Senior Social Work Practitioner - Assessment Team in Stafford, Staffordshire

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Senior Social Work Practitioner – Assessment Team job available in Stafford, UK, full time, earning £33.30 hourly, for a 3-month locum position. This opportunity is perfect for a knowledgeable individual eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Join our dynamic Assessment & Staying Together Team 2 and contribute your expertise to our mission.

Working as a locum social worker offers the flexibility to control your schedule while gaining experience from different settings — a fantastic way to expand your professional horizons!

Perks and benefits:

Working with us brings a world of opportunity. You’ll have access to training and supervision to keep your skills sharp and your practice up to date. Our benefits platform, Vivup, offers an array of discounts and deals spanning retail, dining, gyms, and more — perfect for enhancing your work-life balance. Plus, enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working to accommodate your lifestyle. Regular networking events and professional workshops will also be available to support your growth and development.

What you will do:

• Assess the needs of children and young people who require social work services, prioritising the identification of risk and the need for protection.
• Develop, co-ordinate, and oversee the delivery of multi-agency plans to address assessed needs, revisiting these plans to ensure they remain effective.
• unmet needs and service provision gaps to guide resource allocation and service development at both local and regional scales.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies, both statutory and voluntary, to deliver services identified through needs assessments.
• Tackle an allocated workload of increased complexity within a team setting, exercising a degree of autonomy and adhering to all statutory obligations and departmental policies.
• Diligently maintain up-to-date records on the electronic management system.
• Participate in professional supervision and team meetings, while capitalising on available training and development opportunities.
• Contribute to the evaluation and innovation of services by sharing insights and knowledge with colleagues and other professionals.
• Offer professional support to newly qualified or less experienced social workers to help develop their skills and knowledge.

Why Stafford? The area boasts a wonderful blend of picturesque countryside and rich historical heritage, creating an ideal backdrop for both work and leisure. Enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere with excellent transport links, making it easy to explore the region’s beauty and charm. Come and make Stafford your next professional venture!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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Voceer presents this job opportunity for Sanctuary Personnel, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

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