Social Worker - Children's Throughcare in Worcestershire, Worcestershire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Throughcare Social Worker
Location: Worcestershire
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Contract: Locum | Full-Time

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for an experienced Throughcare Social Worker to join a dedicated Children's Throughcare Team in Worcestershire. This rewarding locum Social Worker opportunity offers a competitive rate of £33.30 per hour and the chance to support children in care, care leavers, and young people as they transition towards independence.

If you're a passionate Children's Social Worker with experience in Throughcare, Leaving Care, or Looked After Children (LAC) services, this role provides an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people while working within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children in care, care leavers, and young people preparing for independent living.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop personalised pathway plans to promote positive outcomes.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with young people, supporting their emotional wellbeing, education, employment, training, and housing needs.
• Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential providers, education services, health professionals, housing teams, and partner agencies.
• Ensure statutory visits, reviews, and care planning responsibilities are completed in line with legislation and national guidance.
• Advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs remain at the centre of decision-making.
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation where required.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and safeguarding procedures.
• Support young people to develop the life skills and resilience needed for successful independent living.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience within Children's Social Care, ideally in Throughcare, Leaving Care, Looked After Children (LAC), Children in Care, or Corporate Parenting services.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, care planning, and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload while delivering high-quality, child-centred practice.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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