Social Worker - Leaving Care Team - Cheshire - Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Locum Social Worker – Leaving Care Team
Location: Cheshire, UK
Salary: £39.00 Hourly
Contract: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time Available

Join our team as a Locum Social Worker in the Leaving Care Team in Cheshire, specialising in supporting care-experienced young people as they transition into adulthood. This pivotal role offers an attractive hourly rate of £39.00, with both Full Time and Part Time positions available, and is ongoing. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a profound difference, we would love to hear from you.

As a locum, you’ll enjoy the benefits of flexible working schedules that allow you to balance professional commitments with personal life seamlessly, while gaining diverse experiences across different settings. Furthermore, Cheshire offers a warm community and vibrant culture, providing a supportive backdrop for your professional endeavours.

• Manage a caseload of care-experienced young people aged 16–25, focusing on independence preparation and pathway planning
• Complete and regularly review Pathway Plans, ensuring alignment with statutory guidance and individual needs
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, undertaking risk assessments and contributing to robust safeguarding plans
• Facilitate smooth transitions from Children in Care (LAC) teams to Leaving Care services, promoting stability and positive outcomes into adulthood
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, ensuring cohesive support for education, housing, wellbeing, and more
• Advocate for young people, centring their views and ensuring engagement through trusted relationship-building
• Maintain precise case records and participate in ongoing training and development

• Full Time / Part Time:
  Choose the schedule that best fits your life and commitments
• Varied
  
  Experience:
  
  Gain diverse experiences that enhance your career as you work across different teams and settings
• Professional Growth:
  Engage in continuous development and expand your expertise as a practitioner
• Community Engagement:
  Connect with a supportive community making a tangible difference in young people’s lives
• Networking Opportunities:
  Collaborate with a wide range of professionals and organisations, broadening your professional network

Cheshire is not only a fantastic place to work, but it also boasts a rich blend of history, beautiful countryside, and a lively arts scene. Whether you are looking to immerse yourself in local culture or enjoy the stunning landscapes, Cheshire offers a unique and engaging environment to live and work. Embrace this opportunity to advance your career while making a real impact in the lives of young people.

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