Social Worker — Support & Protect Team (Flexible Hours)

Sanctuary Personnel; Sefton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time / Full Time

Competitive Hourly Pay £39.00

Professional Growth

Work-Life Balance

Varied Caseload

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker to join the Support & Protect Team in Sefton, UK. The role involves managing a varied caseload, preparing statements, and representing cases at court, contributing to high-quality Children's Social Care.

Part-time or full-time ongoing post with competitive £39.00 per hour pay; you will work within multi-agency teams, uphold safeguarding procedures, and help improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support.
• Prepare written statements and represent cases at court hearings within legislative and procedural frameworks.
• Make critical decisions regarding caseloads using professional judgement, evidence-based tools, and reflective practice.
• Apply social work theories, models, and interventions to support children, families, groups, and communities.
• Assess risk and need in complex situations, delivering services to children who are at risk, in need, or looked after.
• Lead multi-agency partnerships and coordinate plans to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Communicate effectively in high-risk situations and support colleagues in developing these skills.
• Participate in multidisciplinary forums and undertake the role of Chair when required.
• Engage in direct work with children and families in line with agreed care plans.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partner agencies, and professionals across organisational boundaries.
• Promote the voice of the child and ensure their wishes and feelings are central to decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Social Worker to join the Support & Protect Team in Sefton, UK. The role involves managing a varied caseload, preparing statements, and representing cases at court, contributing to high-quality Children's Social Care.

Part-time or full-time ongoing post with competitive £39.00 per hour pay; you will work within multi-agency teams, uphold safeguarding procedures, and help improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families.