Social Worker - Assessment & Safeguarding Team in Haringey

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Children’s Assessment & Safeguarding
Job Location: Haringey
Salary: £38.36 per hour
Type: Full-time / Part-time | Ongoing

We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment & Safeguarding Team in Haringey. This ongoing role offers a competitive hourly rate of £38.36 and the flexibility to work full-time or part-time, making it ideal for professionals seeking balance while delivering high-quality statutory social work to children and families.

Working as a locum provides the freedom to manage your schedule while gaining exposure to diverse cases and teams. You will play a crucial role in ensuring children are safeguarded, risks are effectively managed, and families receive timely, appropriate interventions.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time or part-time flexibility, allowing you to tailor your working pattern to suit your lifestyle

• Competitive hourly rate of £38.36, reflecting your skills and experience

• Professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and career progression

• Varied and engaging work environment across safeguarding and assessment pathways

• Locum flexibility, offering autonomy, variety, and an expanded professional network

What you will do:

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales

• Manage cases involving safeguarding and child protection concerns

• Identify risk, analyse complex information, and make sound safeguarding decisions

• Carry out statutory visits and direct work with children and families

• Progress cases to CIN, Child Protection, or legal planning as required

• Prepare clear, analytical, and high-quality reports and case records

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Registration and compliance:

• Registered with Social Work England

• Enhanced DBS

• Right to work in the UK

Key skills:

• Strong assessment and safeguarding practice skills

• Confident risk analysis and decision-making abilities

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

Experience:

• Recent experience within Assessment & Safeguarding or Front Door teams

• Experience working with child protection thresholds

• Proven multi-agency working experience

• Local authority experience is essential

• Locum experience is desirable

Haringey is a vibrant and diverse London borough, offering excellent transport links, rich cultural heritage, and a strong sense of community. It is an inspiring place to live and work, combining professional challenge with a rewarding lifestyle.

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.

Apply now to take the next step in your social work career and make a real difference while earning £38.36 per hour in a rewarding locum role.

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