Social Worker - Family Placement Team

Location Northumberland
Job type Contract
Salary Up to £27.00 per hour
Reference HQ00104208_1583151328

Sanctuary Social Care is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to work full-time in Northumberland, within the Family Placement Team. 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 £27 per hour (Assignment rate) and is an initial 6-month contract.

The team is responsible for the screening and assessment of family and friend carers to assess, as appropriate, that children can remain in the care of extended family members and then the completion of Special Guardianship Reports as directed by the court.

You will join the team at an exciting time as the team is developing the training, support and core offer for special guardians that enhances the lives of children and their families and promotes stability. You will be part of a creative, enthusiastic and dynamic Family Placement Service. You will work with other partners and stakeholders to make sure the voice of the child is taken into consideration.

Requirements of the Social Worker:

  • Degree or equivalent in social work
  • Current Social Work England registration
  • Significant senior level frontline experience within Children's Services
  • Minimum of one year post qualifying experience in statutory social work.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Liam Burgess; 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.