Social Worker - Children & Families Team in Stockport, Cheshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Children & Families Team
Specialism: Social Work, Children and Families
Job Location: Stockport, UK
Salary: £35 Hourly
Salary Type: Hourly

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Locum Social Worker within our Children and Families Team in the vibrant town of Stockport, UK. As a locum, you will be earning an attractive £35 hourly salary, with the option to engage in full-time work. Contracts can be offered in the initial period for up to 6 months, providing you with both stability and flexibility. This role is perfect for experienced social workers who are eager to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum position: Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility and autonomy of locum work, while still being a valued part of our team.
• Professional growth: Opportunities for reflective supervision and training to advance your career.
• Work-life balance: Flexible working patterns, including options to work from home, ensuring a balance that suits your needs.
• Supportive environment: Be part of a team of committed professionals working together with children and families.

The role:

We are keen to recruit agency social workers with experience of statutory social work with children and families. Our model of working from referral to permanence or closure allows us to tailor caseloads to your interests. Typically, our agency workers handle a caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need, but allocations of court cases or cared-for children can be discussed to match your professional aspirations.

We are centrally based in the town hall district of Stockport, where all our social work teams are co-located with health, police, Early Help, and MASSH colleagues. Our average caseload is 20, which we regularly review to ensure manageability. We offer a comprehensive induction, a gradual increase in caseload complexity, and high-quality reflective supervision on a monthly basis. Our team leaders are skilled in reflective and systemic supervision, providing an enriching learning environment.

What you will do:

• Provide assessment and intervention for children and families to safeguard and promote their welfare.
• Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases, with opportunities to work on court cases if desired.
• Partner with a range of professionals in a multi-agency context to deliver comprehensive support.
• Engage in reflective supervision to continuously improve practice.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions for personal and professional development.

Agency social workers in Stockport have expressed high satisfaction with the supportive environment and cohesive work model, which ensures that safeguarding is a shared responsibility. Stockport is seen as a place where career progression is genuinely possible, with many starting their journeys here as ASYE’s and moving into management.

Stockport is a fantastic place to live and work, brimming with opportunities and amenities. With its rich history, lively cultural scene, and close proximity to Manchester, it's an ideal location to enjoy both work and play. Join us and become part of a community committed to making a difference every day.

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