Overview
Social Worker - Support and Protect Team | Sanctuary Personnel
Job Title: Locum Social Worker
Team: Support and Protect | Location: Workington, Cumbria | Salary: £50 per hour | Contract Type: Locum | Hours: Full-Time | Duration: Ongoing
Take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity as a Locum Social Worker in the Support and Protect Team in Workington. This full-time, ongoing position offers a competitive rate of £50 per hour, with a flexible hybrid working pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days working remotely. Ideal for a committed professional with recent court work and strong child protection experience, this role enables you to create meaningful change in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families with a strong focus on child protection and welfare.
* Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to develop and implement robust protection plans.
* Engage in recent and ongoing court proceedings, managing complex safeguarding cases with confidence.
* Take part in a duty rota every 5 weeks, based in the office for timely responses to urgent referrals.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements and best practice standards.
Qualifications / Experience
* Recent court work experience (desirable).
* Strong child protection experience.
Why Sanctuary Personnel
* Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency. Rated "Excellent" on Trustpilot with over 1,000 positive reviews, we are committed to helping social workers find roles that match their skills, preferences, and career goals.
* Hybrid working model offers a balance between in-office collaboration (3 days/week) and remote work (2 days/week).
* Supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.
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