Job Description

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JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Children in Care Team
Location: Pontefract, UK
Pay Rate: 35.00 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Ongoing
Join our Children in Care Team in Pontefract as a Locum Social Worker and make a real difference in the lives of children. This ongoing role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours, a competitive hourly rate, and the chance to work in a supportive, dynamic environment where your expertise directly impacts children's futures.
Perks & Benefits:
Flexible Hours: Choose full-time or part-time to suit your lifestyle.
Competitive Pay: 35.00 per hour for your professional expertise.
Professional Development: Access ongoing training and skill development opportunities.
Collaborative Environment: Work within a supportive team and engage with multi-agency professionals.
Location Advantage: Pontefract offers rich history, scenic surroundings, and a strong community spirit.
Purpose of the Role:
Provide statutory social work services to children in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and long-term outcomes. Conduct assessments, develop and review care plans, and collaborate with children, foster carers, families, and partner agencies to promote stability, permanency, and positive development.
Key Responsibilities:
Case Management & Safeguarding
Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring statutory duties under the Children Act 1989/2004 are met.
Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews, prioritising children's needs, wishes, and rights.
Monitor child placements to ensure safe, stable, and suitable care.
Care Planning & Permanency
Develop and implement Child in Care Plans with timely reviews.
Support permanency planning, including adoption and long-term fostering.
Ensure children's education, health, and development needs are fully addressed.
Court & Statutory Work
Prepare reports for Child Protection Conferences and court proceedings.
Present evidence professionally in court.
Complete all statutory documentation accurately and promptly.
Multi-Agency Collaboration
Work with health, education, police, and voluntary agencies.
Participate in multi-agency meetings and strategy discussions.
Provide guidance and challenge to partners when needed.
Professional Practice & Development
Maintain professional registration and conduct.
Stay updated with legislation and best practices.
Engage in supervision and reflective practice.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
Essential Experience:
Experience in statutory children's social work, ideally with children in care.
Knowledge of legislation regarding looked-after children and child protection.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively.
Desirable:
Knowledge of Signs of Safety or similar frameworks.
Experience with adoption or fostering processes.
Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Why Pontefract:
Pontefract is a welcoming town with rich history, picturesque surroundings, and a strong sense of community. Enjoy a balanced lifestyle while advancing your career in a rewarding role that makes a difference.
Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating. We connect skilled professionals with rewarding roles, providing competitive rates and exceptional support.

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