Job Description
JOB-20240819-db742659
Social Worker Locum Position within the Assessment Team in Pontefract, UK. Earning £35 Per Hour. Ongoing. If you are a skilled social worker ready to jump into an engaging position, look no further. We are searching for an enthusiastic social worker to join our Assessment Team in Pontefract, earning a competitive hourly wage of £35. This ongoing role offers the flexibility of locum work, allowing you to manage your own schedule and experience a variety of work environments. Whether you are looking for full time or part time hours, this position can accommodate your needs.Perks and benefits: - Enjoy the advantage of an hourly salary, giving you the freedom to choose your work-life balance and maximise your earnings potential. - Experience diverse work environments which enrich your skillset and expand your professional network. - Delight in flexibility; with locum work, you can choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and commitments. - Embrace continuous learning opportunities as you engage in a wide range of cases and collaborate with different teams.What you will do: - Undertake timely and comprehensive assessments of children and families where there are safeguarding or welfare concerns. - Manage a caseload effectively, ensuring all assessments, plans, and interventions are completed within statutory timescales. - Identify risks and protective factors affecting children and develop appropriate child-centred plans to promote safety and wellbeing. - Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals including health, education, and police to safeguard children. - Undertake safeguarding enquiries and contribute to child protection processes where concerns of significant harm are identified. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, assessments, and reports in line with local authority policies and statutory requirements. - Prepare reports for meetings, case conferences, and court proceedings where required. - Ensure the voice and lived experience of the child are central to all assessments and decision-making. - Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development to maintain professional standards and best practice.Pontefract is not only a delightful place to further your career in social work, but also a fantastic community to be a part of. With a rich history, friendly locals, and a variety of amenities, you will find both professional and personal fulfillment in this vibrant town. Make a difference while enjoying everything this wonderful area has to offer.Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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