Social Worker - Assessment & Child Protection Team

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Swindon
  • £75.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker - Assessment and Child Protection Team in Swindon, earning £38.75 hourly, for a full-time locum role lasting 3 months. Are you ready for an exhilarating opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives? Your role will involve engaging work with an experienced team focused on assessment and child protection, complete with flexible working arrangements that elevate a fantastic work-life balance.Join our dynamic Assessment and Child Protection Service, where you'll take a pivotal role in safeguarding children. The ACP team undertakes comprehensive assessments and investigations relating to child protection. To thrive here, recent and relevant experience in an Assessment and Child Protection Team is crucial. As an adept professional, you will perform statutory assessments, conduct home visits, consult with other practitioners, and analyse risk for any child or young person involved. After completing the assessment, you'll determine whether the case is closed or transferred to our Long Term Locality Teams. Importantly, you'll be required to attend the Swindon office for duty week for 1 full week out of every 4 weeks, and then 1-2 days in the other weeks.Perks and benefits:
  • Locum job: Embrace the freedom and flexibility of locum work with competitive hourly rates, enabling you to control your schedule while enhancing your professional experience.
  • Diverse work experience: Gain exposure to a variety of cases and hone your skills in different scenarios, greatly broadening your expertise.
  • Development opportunities: Enhance your social work knowledge with on-the-job learning and potential training sessions designed for professional growth.
  • Supportive team environment: Work within a collaborative setting where sharing insights and learning from each other is encouraged, fostering a supportive community.
What you will do:
  • Conduct thorough assessments and investigations concerning child protection issues.
  • Execute statutory assessments with precision, including home visits and collecting vital information from various agencies.
  • Analyse potential risks to children or young persons and make informed decisions regarding each case.
  • Collaborate with other professionals and maintain strong communication to ensure a coordinated approach in child welfare.
  • Handle the transition of cases either by closing them or transferring them to Long Term Locality Teams.
Beyond your impactful role, Swindon offers a vibrant place to live and work with its blend of urban excitement and rural charm. Enjoy the vast green spaces, cultural attractions, and accessible transport links that make Swindon a delightful and convenient location for professionals and families alike. Join us and experience the best that Swindon has to offer for your career and lifestyle.Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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