Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you.
Location: Taunton
Team/Specialism: Childrens Safeguarding
Pay Rate: £41 per hour (assignment rate)
Contract: Locum, 3-Month contract
Hours: Full-time
Why work with us?
- Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
- Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
- Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
- Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend with social work experience and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many social work friends you can refer.
- Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
Main duties of the Social Worker:
- Working within our teams, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health, to inform assessments and plans
- Work with children and families who are experiencing challenges around complex neglect, sexual harm, physical harm, risks outside of the home including child exploitation, and parental learning difficulties
- Undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences
- Work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours
- Undertake advanced assessments including court reports, child permanence records (CPRs) providing detailed outcome focused analysis of the main issues including risk and needs in relation to service users and carers so that, within relevant legislation, appropriate action is taken, monitored, and reviewed effectively
Requirements of the Social Worker:
- Degree or equivalent in social work
- Current Social Work England registration
- Significant frontline experience in Childrens Social Services within the UK working as a qualified Social Worker
- A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience working with children and families in Safeguarding Social Work
- Essential to have experience of managing court work / PLO and to have experience of adoption work
- Need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required within Somerset
Contact:
This Social Worker job is advertised by Lauren Minter. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.
We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.
Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to experienced Social Work candidates who meet the specified requirements for this role, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments:
At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments 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.
Transform lives and make a difference as a Social Worker with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!
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