
Social Worker – Assessment & Staying Together Team
- Stafford, Staffordshire
- £33.30 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
– Manage a caseload of children, young people, and families, ensuring work aligns with statutory guidelines, budgets, and procedures.
– Support families using a restorative and strengths-based approach, helping develop safety plans with family and professional engagement.
– Perform direct work with children, families, and carers, providing support and challenge to maintain children safely within their family home.
– Facilitate Family Group Conferences or Meetings to actively engage families in planning and assessment.
– Plan, implement, and monitor tailored interventions, using evidence-based methods to build resilience and prevent children from entering care.
– Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to ensure coordinated support and effective safeguarding.
– Complete all assessments, reports, and casework in a timely manner, adhering to standards and timescales.
– Maintain accurate records, prepare legal reports, and provide court evidence when required.
– Support efforts for children returning to their family homes, offering intensive support during crises with gradual reduction as family independence grows.
– Advocate for the voice and rights of the child, ensuring their views are respected throughout all interventions.
– Challenge and report any abusive, discriminatory, or exploitative behaviour for effective safeguarding of children and families.
– Engage in supervision, training, and team meetings to enhance professional skills and maintain high-quality practice.
– Mentor less experienced social workers and contribute to the development of social work students as needed.Additional Responsibilities:– Ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as the Children Act and safeguarding policies.
– Work flexibly, including home visits and community-based support, to meet diverse family needs.
– Promote equal opportunities and adhere to health and safety standards in all work aspects.Stafford is not just a place to work; it’s a community waiting to welcome you. Enjoy the rich history, beautiful landscapes, and friendly atmosphere that Stafford offers. Make a life-changing move and find your place in our dedicated team, positively impacting lives in Stafford.Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.