Social Worker - Support & Safeguarding Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local staffing agency in Salisbury is seeking a Locum Social Worker to join the Support and Safeguarding Team. This full-time position focuses on making a positive difference in the lives of children and families through comprehensive assessments and case management. Candidates must have a degree in social work and current registration with Social Work England. The position involves a hybrid working model, offering flexibility and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Access to a pool car

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial frontline experience within UK Social Services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and lead on Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Support legal processes to secure permanence for children.
• Co-work cases with key workers while maintaining your role as lead Social Worker.

Skills

Child assessment

Case management

Family support

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Locum Social Worker within Support and Safeguarding Team. Location: Salisbury, UK. Type: Ongoing Full-time. This is a Social Worker role in the Support and Safeguarding Team based in Salisbury, Wiltshire, focused on making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and lead on Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Support legal processes to secure permanence for children and young people as required.
• Co-work cases with key workers while maintaining your role as the lead Social Worker.
• Attend and contribute to meetings with families and professionals with support for minute-taking.
• Promote family wellbeing by applying a reflective, open, and strength-based approach.
• Foster professional development with access to supervision and wellbeing services, ensuring you can provide the best support without experiencing secondary trauma.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial frontline experience within UK Social Services, specifically in referral, assessment, and casework.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model offering flexibility to work from home or across the county.
• Opportunity to work with a supportive management structure and professional development opportunities.
• Partnership with Bournemouth University offering masterclasses and teaching opportunities.
• Access to a pool car for commuting and proximity to train connections to Bristol, Bath, and London.