Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Location Swindon
Job type Contract
Salary £45.44 - 45.44 per hour
Consultant Lauren Minter
Call +44 7458 159449
Reference 230817

JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding in Swindon (UK), earning £45.44 per hour, Full-time. Ongoing contract. Join an enthusiastic team that thrives on making a difference in family safeguarding. Swindon is your next destination to make a significant impact on the community while enjoying the perks of locum work.

Perks and benefits:
Enjoy the flexibility of locum work while having the security of an ongoing contract. Working in Swindon offers you the opportunity to explore the charming Wiltshire countryside on your days off. As an added perk, if you live more than 50 miles from Swindon, you're entitled to a flat rate of £100 per week, which can be used towards accommodation or travel expenses. This great incentive allows you to comfortably explore your new surroundings or commute without the stress of additional costs. Additionally, with locum positions, you benefit from exposure to a variety of work environments and responsibilities, enhancing your career along the way.

What you will do:
- Undertake comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely manner to inform the development of outcome-focused care plans with children and their families.
- Conduct care proceedings within the court, addressing both private and public concerns.
- Initiate and complete tasks within court timescales to achieve permanency plans for children, including adoption.
- Understand and respond effectively to the complexity of risks. Provide detailed records and analysis of your interventions with children and families.
- Work within pods designed to optimise management, oversight, and support for all Social Workers. Each pod comprises 5 Social Workers and 1 Manager to foster teamwork and comprehensive support.

Swindon, with its blend of urban and rural living, offers an ideal backdrop for both work and leisure. The town provides a wealth of amenities, vibrant cultural events, and easy access to beautiful landscapes, making it a delightful place to live and work. Don't miss this chance to enhance your career in such an inviting location. Join us and make Swindon your new home.

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