Social Worker - Assessment Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker - Assessment Team | Saint Austell, UK | £35.37 Hourly | Ongoing Opportunity (Full-time/Part-time)

We are excited to offer a fantastic locum opportunity for a Social Worker to join our Assessment Team in sunny Saint Austell. This ongoing role is flexible, offering full-time or part-time hours to suit your schedule. If you're looking for a position where you can make a real difference while enjoying the beauty of Cornwall, this role is for you!

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Work Hours: Choose between full-time or part-time to suit your personal commitments and lifestyle.

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £35.37 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.

• Professional Growth: As a locum, gain experience in diverse environments and roles, expanding your skill set.

• Idyllic Location: Live and work in Saint Austell, a coastal town offering scenic beauty, tranquility, and a vibrant community.

What You Will Do:

• Comprehensive Assessments: Conduct thorough social work assessments to determine the needs of children and families.

• Child in Need Plans: Develop, manage, and review child in need plans, ensuring effective and responsive interventions.

• ICPC Progression: Progress cases to Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPC) when appropriate, ensuring timely interventions.

• Joint Investigations: Collaborate with other professionals on joint investigations to safeguard vulnerable children and families.

• Signs of Safety Model: Implement the Signs of Safety model in practice to ensure a child-centred, strengths-based approach.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, clear, and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in assessment-based social work, particularly in child protection and child in need plans.

• Familiarity with joint investigations and Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) training is preferred.

• Strong knowledge and experience of Signs of Safety model implementation.

• Driving licence and access to transport are necessary (Cornwall Council pool cars are available).

• The role is initially for three months, with the possibility of extension.

Why Saint Austell?

• Coastal Charm: Enjoy the beauty of Cornwall with scenic coastal walks, nearby beaches, and world-renowned attractions like the Eden Project.

• Vibrant Community: Immerse yourself in a friendly and welcoming community that values work-life balance.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

• Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency with an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot, thanks to our commitment to finding the best roles that match your skills and experience.

Join us in Saint Austell to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families, while enjoying a fulfilling career and a stunning work-life balance! Apply today!

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