JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Locality Team Specialism: Locality Location: Castleford, UK Salary: £35 Hourly Contract: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time Locum Social Worker required for an ongoing opportunity within the Locality Team in Castleford, earning £35 per hour. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team delivering essential statutory social work interventions across the Castleford area. Working with children, families, or adults, you will play a key role in assessment, planning, intervention, and review, ensuring positive outcomes, safeguarding, and long-term stability for the local community. Perks and benefits: Full Time / Part Time: Enjoy flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle, whether you prefer full-time stability or part-time balance Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £35 per hour while making a meaningful difference Professional Development: Access continuous training opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression Work-Life Balance: Manage a varied caseload effectively while maintaining a healthy balance Networking Opportunities: Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals, expanding your experience and expertise Role overview: As a Social Worker in the Locality Team, you will work directly with children, families, or adults within a defined geographical area to deliver statutory social work services. The role focuses on assessment, care planning, direct intervention, and review, promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive long-term outcomes. You will manage a diverse caseload and work closely with partner agencies to provide timely, effective, and person-centred support. What you will do: Undertake statutory assessments in line with relevant legislation and statutory guidance Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused care and support plans Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring timely progression and review Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action to protect children or vulnerable adults Complete risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding plans Participate in child protection conferences, core groups, or safeguarding adults meetings Undertake direct work with service users and families to promote safety, stability, and wellbeing Support individuals and families through periods of change and crisis Work collaboratively with health, education, police, housing, and voluntary sector partners Prepare high-quality reports and participate in court proceedings when required Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case records Engage fully in supervision, training, and continuous professional development Castleford is not only a fantastic place to progress your social work career but also a great place to live. With a strong sense of community, excellent local amenities, and close proximity to the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, Castleford offers an outstanding lifestyle alongside rewarding professional opportunities. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we are dedicated to securing the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience. Apply now to earn £35 per hour as a Locum Social Worker in Castleford.