JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team Specialism: Duty & Assessment Location: Salford UK Salary: £39 Salary Type: Hourly Employment Type: Full Time/Part Time Contract Type: Ongoing Here is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills within a dynamic duty and assessment team. Engage your social work expertise in a stimulating and rewarding role where each day brings new challenges and the chance to make significant impacts in the lives of children and families. Perks and benefits: Full Time or Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility of choosing a work schedule that suits your lifestyle. Whether you prefer a full-time position to maximise your impact or a part-time role for better work-life balance, we have options that can fit your needs. Competitive Pay: Earn a generous £39 per hour for your valuable contributions. Varied Caseloads: Work with a diverse population in Salford, gaining rich experiences that enhance your professional development. Professional Growth: Access continuous learning and career development opportunities to stay at the forefront of social work practices. Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of locum positions, including the chance to work in various environments and broaden your expertise without the long-term commitment of a permanent role. What you will do: Manage a caseload of referrals and initial safeguarding cases, ensuring each case is meticulously evaluated and managed with utmost care. Undertake Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales, providing comprehensive insights and recommendations. Identify, assess, and manage risk to ensure timely protective interventions that safeguard children and support families effectively. Progress cases to Child In Need, Child Protection, or care proceedings where necessary, demonstrating a deep understanding of processes and thresholds. Participate in strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and legal meetings, contributing your expert views and fostering collaborative outcomes. Roles and Responsibilities: Deliver expert service in handling a fast-paced and frequently high-pressure workload, maintaining efficiency and precision in all tasks. Work effectively within a multi-agency environment, bringing strong organisational and case management skills to multi-disciplinary partnerships. Person specification: Qualifications: Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work Registration & Compliance: Registered with Social Work England Enhanced DBS Right to Work in the UK Key Skills: Strong safeguarding and risk assessment skills Good understanding of Duty & Assessment processes and thresholds Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment Experience: Post-qualification experience in Children's Social Care Experience within Duty, Assessment, or Front Door teams Experience managing safeguarding and child protection cases Experience of multi-agency partnership working Why Salford? Salford is not just about work; it's a place that offers a vibrant lifestyle with its rich industrial history and lively cultural scene. Whether you enjoy exploring waterfront attractions, indulging in diverse culinary delights, or participating in community events, Salford brings a unique mix of activities to enrich your life. Join us and experience this dynamic city while making a real difference. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience. Apply now to take on this Locum Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team opportunity in Salford and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families with Sanctuary Personnel.