Sanctuary - Social Work Locum in Chapel Allerton, West Yorkshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Adults Learning Disabilities Team
Location: Chapel Allerton, UK
Salary: £30.98 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Join the Adults Learning Disabilities team in Chapel Allerton as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, delivering high-quality services to adults with learning disabilities, their families, and carers. This locum role offers variety, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum Job: Flexible working and exposure to diverse professional challenges.

• Competitive Pay: Rewarding hourly rate recognising your expertise.

• Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance skills within a supportive team.

• Networking: Build connections across multi-agency teams, expanding career prospects.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct complex assessments, including Community Care and Best Interest Assessments, developing innovative, person-centred solutions.

• Lead safeguarding investigations and participate in multi-agency procedures.

• Perform risk assessments and identify needs to promote independence and early intervention.

• Maintain effective relationships with service users, carers, and families, empowering decision-making.

• Contribute to new referral screening and manage ongoing cases with expert insights.

• Participate in court work, ensuring proper execution of court orders.

• Engage in developing services and practices to improve outcomes.

• Undertake Practice Educator Level 2 responsibilities and Continuous Professional Development.

• Join the AMHP rota if qualified and support office duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive statutory social work experience.

• Strong planning, prioritisation, and case management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to negotiate and manage conflict professionally.

• Competence in chairing multi-agency meetings and supervising staff.

• Problem-solving and innovative thinking for service improvement.

Qualifications & Registration:

• Relevant social work qualification (BSc, BA, MA, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).

• HCPC registered with significant post-qualification experience.

• Evidence of recent and relevant professional development.

Why Chapel Allerton?

Chapel Allerton offers a vibrant, supportive community with excellent amenities, blending urban living with strong local spirit. It’s an ideal location for professional growth and personal fulfilment.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating. We provide competitive rates and tailor locum opportunities to match your skills and career goals.

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.