Job Description
3 months contract with local authority
We are seeking experienced locum social workers with a strong background in court work, safeguarding, and adolescent risk to join our passionate, multi-agency teams.
Why Work with Us?
* Multi-Agency, Trauma-Informed Practice: Our service is centered around collaboration, working alongside youth workers, exploitation specialists, mental health practitioners, substance misuse workers, and police colleagues to understand and respond to the lived experiences of adolescents.
* Relationship-Based & Restorative Approaches: Utilizing trauma-informed, strengths-based practice to build trust with young people, our work is rooted in Ubuntu—the belief that our shared humanity and relationships are central to healing and protection.
* Modern, Welcoming Office Space: Our air-conditioned offices at Cable Plaza, with free parking and proximity to Merry Hill Shopping Centre, provide a comfortable work environment.
* Supportive, Accessible Leadership: Our visible, reflective leaders prioritize emotional support, professional development, and shared decision-making, offering daily access to managers for guidance and reflective supervision.
* Training & Development for Locums: Locum workers receive the same high-quality training as permanent staff, including specialist modules on adolescent development, exploitation, and trauma recovery.
* Values-Driven Senior Leadership: Committed to creating a service that listens to young people, understands their world, and acts with integrity, our senior leaders are restorative, visible, and deeply invested in getting it right for adolescents.
Requirements
* Proven experience in court work, safeguarding, and adolescent risk
* Relevant social work qualifications and certifications
* Strong understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based practice
* Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment
* Commitment to continuous professional development and training
Requirements
Requirements: Proven experience in quality assurance and reviewing services for children and young people Strong understanding of statutory and regulatory safeguarding requirements Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Commitment to championing the rights and well-being of children and young people