Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Family Safeguarding Team in Telford, Shropshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Family Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Care
Location: Telford and Wrekin, UK
Salary: £38 per hour
Type: Full-time, Locum, 3 months

Join us in an exhilarating opportunity as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner in the Family Safeguarding Team located in the vibrant community of Telford and Wrekin. With a competitive rate of £38 per hour, you’ll step into a rewarding position with 37 hours per week of meaningful work. Initially offered for 3 months, there’s a potential for an extension, making this a fantastic chance to contribute your skills to transformative social work. Take advantage of working as a locum, enjoying the flexibility and varied experience it offers.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum Job: Enjoy the benefits of flexible working hours and the ability to gain diverse experience across different cases and settings.
• £500 Bonus Available: Successfully complete 444 working hours, equivalent to 12 weeks at 37 hours per week, and you’ll be eligible for a fabulous £500 bonus. A wonderful reward for your dedication.
• Career Development: Enhance your professional skills and grow your career with exposure to varied and challenging cases.
• Networking Opportunities: Work with a dynamic team and build strong professional networks.

What you will do:

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning, and interventions.
• Assess and manage risk, making informed, evidence-based decisions, and contributing to safeguarding and court proceedings.
• Apply legislation, policies, and best practices to deliver effective, child-focused services.
• Build strong, effective relationships with children, families, and multi-agency partners.
• Use a range of interventions and review outcomes, adapting plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports, including court documentation.
• Undertake preventative work to reduce risk and support families.
• Contribute to multi-agency working and continuous service improvement.

Experience & Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker/Senior Social Worker with relevant professional registration and commitment to continual professional development (CPD).
• Experience working with children and families, including safeguarding, assessment, and care planning.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks in children’s social care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Telford and Wrekin offer a scenic backdrop of lush parks and vibrant community events, making it a great place not only for work but also for leisure and family life. With its rich industrial heritage and beautiful landscapes, it's a location that offers both professional fulfilment and a high quality of life. Join us and be part of this supportive community.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

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

This position is being managed by Sanctuary Personnel, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.