Sanctuary Social Care is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 5/6 Social Worker to work full-time in a Family Intervention Team based in Limavady, Londonderry. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice in Adult Services and be registered with the NISCC.
The pay rate for this locum Social Worker job is £17.50 per hour (LTD Company Equivalent) and is an initial 3-month contract.
Summary:
The post holder will be primarily responsible for the direct provision of quality social work services to children and families. You will normally work as a member of a social work team and under direction will be responsible for the management of a caseload. You will also be responsible for the direct discharge of statutory duties in respect of children in need. The social worker will also be expected to attend professional development through training, supervision and learning.
Duties:
- Direct practice with children and families
- Undertake assessment and case planning and to discharge a range of statutory responsibilities in respect of children in need
- Participate in Child Protection and Looked After Children processes
- Attend court and present evidence in legal proceedings
- Participate in effective interagency and multi disciplinary practice
- Provide support and advice to others commensurate with own level of experience
- Maintain clear records of work undertaken including assessment and review reports
Requirements of the Social Worker:
- Degree or equivalent in Social Work.
- Current NISCC registration.
- Significant senior level frontline experience within Adult Services.
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Marc Leggett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
