Social Worker - Locality Team

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Job Title: Social Worker - Locality Team
Specialism: Locality Team
Location: Birkenhead
Salary: £39.00 Hourly
Type: Locum, Full Time, Ongoing

Social Worker - Locality Team with a Specialism in Birkenhead UK, earning £39.00 hourly. This ongoing locum position offers a unique chance to work within our dynamic locality teams where you can make a genuine difference every day. A full-time role awaits you here, presenting an exciting opportunity for those eager to advance their careers in social work. Positions are available within our North and East Locality teams.

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility to work around your commitments or explore new areas of the profession without the need to relocate permanently.
• Competitive Pay: With an hourly rate of £39.00, you can earn while making a difference.
• Career Growth: Working in locality teams offers a diverse range of cases that will hone your skills and knowledge in the field.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with a dedicated team committed to child welfare, where professional development is encouraged and fostered.

• Conduct assessments to gauge the needs of children and families, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each unique situation.
• Develop and maintain positive, trusting relationships with children and families, focusing on building strengths and providing supportive interventions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues from assessment, CIN, CP, and court teams to deliver tailored support plans.
• Ensure that children remain at the centre of decision‑making, applying principles of relational practice to achieve sustainable and effective outcomes.
• Participate in reflective practice and supervision to constantly evolve and improve your social work practice.
• Manage a mixed caseload, engaging directly with families, and ensuring that all interventions are both empathetic and evidence‑based.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced social worker who strives to improve outcomes for children and is committed to our practice framework, which is rooted in relational practice and systemic models. This ensures holistic assessments and delivers lasting and meaningful results for families.

Birkenhead is not just a place of work; it is a vibrant community with stunning parks, a rich maritime history, and a friendly atmosphere. You will find a fulfilling work‑life balance with ample opportunities to explore all the North West has to offer, making it a truly great place to live and work. Join us in Birkenhead, where your passion and dedication can pave the way for a brighter future for children and families.