Sanctuary Social Care is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to work full-time within an Assessment Team based in Medway. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice in Children's Services and be registered with Social Work England.
The pay rate for this locum Social Worker job is £37.50 per hour (Assignment rate) and this role is offering an initial 3-month contract.
Changes in Medway:
Undergone a restructure of teams and a safeguarding team realignment which has shown positive results.
Reduced caseloads, Average of 20 children
Increased team sizes
Purpose of the Job:
To safeguard vulnerable children and support them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so.
To provide a high quality and effective professional casework service, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker's experience.
To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures.
Key Accountabilities
To ensure that all vulnerable children in need and children in care on their caseload receive a service that reflects the Department's commitment to safeguarding and putting the needs of individual children first.
To prepare reports for meetings, i.e. Child Protection Conferences, strategy meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, Children in Need meetings, and court proceedings as necessary, to the required standard and within the set timescales.
To maintain accurate and up to date records in line with Data Protection legislation and use the Children's Recording System to promote effective case management.
Requirements of the Social Worker:
Degree or equivalent in social work.
Current Social Work England registration.
2+ years of post qualifying experience
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Working towards PEPS Stage 1 or willingness to undertake.
Demonstrable post qualification experience of working with children and families (2/3 years).
Demonstrable experience of undertaking direct work with children and young people, and being able to evidence understanding of the child's lived experience.
Full driving license and access to a car is essential.
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Rob King; 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.
