Social Worker - Locality Team in Leiston, Suffolk

Leiston

contract, full-time

£39 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Leiston, Suffolk

Leiston, Suffolk, is a coastal town with light engineering, energy, and tourism employment. Proximity to Sizewell supports technical and facilities roles, while local employers offer jobs in retail, care, education, hospitality, and administration.

About Social Care

Social care provides essential support to vulnerable people across the UK, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and families in need. Roles range from care assistants and social workers to support workers and managers. Employers include local councils, charities, and private care providers. The sector offers meaningful, people-focused work with growing demand due to an ageing population. Training, apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities are widely available, making social care a stable and rewarding career path.

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker – Locality Team

Role: Social Worker – Locality Team (Children’s Services)
Location: Leiston, Suffolk, UK
Contract: Part Time / Full Time, Ongoing
Hourly Rate: £39.00

Step into a rewarding and impactful role as a Social Worker within the Locality Team in Leiston, Suffolk. This flexible locum opportunity allows you to support children, young people, and families while enjoying the benefits of competitive hourly pay and adaptable working hours that fit your lifestyle.

Perks and Benefits

Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy the flexibility to choose a schedule that suits your personal commitments.
Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £39.00 per hour while shaping positive outcomes for children and families.
Ongoing Professional Development: Access training, reflective practice, and supportive supervision.
Collaborative Working: Build strong professional networks within a multi-agency environment.
Work-Life Balance: Locum work provides the freedom to fit your career around your life—not the other way around.

What You Will Do

Undertake Child and Family Assessments in accordance with the Children Act 1989, identifying needs, risks, and protective factors to inform outcome-focused plans.
Respond promptly and appropriately to safeguarding concerns, working with partner agencies to ensure children’s safety.
Manage a varied caseload, developing, reviewing, and progressing Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans.
Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, ensuring holistic planning and coordinated support.
Maintain high professional standards through supervision, training, and reflective practice.
Apply strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches, ensuring the voice of the child is central to all planning and decision-making.

Why Work in Leiston, Suffolk?

Leiston offers the ideal setting for work-life harmony—nestled between breathtaking coastlines and beautiful countryside. With a warm community spirit, rich local culture, and excellent transport links, it provides a peaceful yet vibrant environment to live and work. This is your chance to build a meaningful career in one of Suffolk’s most picturesque regions.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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