Senior Social Worker - Referral & Assessment Team Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Referral & Assessment Team

Location: Wokingham, UK

Duration: 3 months

Embrace a wonderful opportunity to join our Referral & Assessment Team as a Senior Social Worker in Wokingham. This locum role allows you to earn a competitive rate of £42 per hour, with the flexibility of full-time or part-time work over the course of three months. Enjoy the benefits of locum work while making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

Perks and benefits:

As a locum job, this position offers you the freedom to choose your hours and manage your work-life balance in a way that suits you best. Enjoy the perk of experiencing a variety of work environments and gaining invaluable experience across different settings. Enjoy the opportunity to expand your professional network, working alongside talented and passionate professionals within a supportive and dynamic team.

Not to mention, you’ll be joining a welcoming community where you can enjoy hybrid working, enabling you to operate from home, in the community, or in the office, as suits your lifestyle. You’ll also benefit from our commitment to continuous professional development with access to relevant training and regular supervision, ensuring you always have the support you need.

Who we’re looking for:

Our Referral & Assessment Team is on the lookout for a highly skilled Locum Social Worker who can effectively collaborate with families and professionals to determine the support needed to empower families in parenting safely. By employing a relationship-based approach, our team seeks to guarantee that all interactions are meaningful and professional. The ideal candidate will be dynamic and flexible, possessing stellar inter-personal and recording skills.

A sound grasp of children’s legislation and thresholds is essential, alongside an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. We value staying power and continuity within our locum roles, so the ideal candidate will have a consistent employment history.

What you will do:

• Undertake assessments and initiate plans to support families in addressing their needs
• Work collaboratively with the team and other agencies to provide holistic support
• Engage with children and families to ensure their voices are heard and acted upon in the planning process
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive records of your work
• Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and supervision sessions
• Continuously develop your practice through available training opportunities

What Wokingham can offer:

Wokingham boasts a hybrid working model that offers you flexibility between working from home, in the community, and in the office. Being a smaller Local Authority, Wokingham is renowned as a friendly place to work, with small teams and an excellent management structure. This supportive environment ensures readily available support whenever needed. You will also receive day 25 case supervision on every case, with additional personal supervision follow-ups.

In addition to professional fulfilment, Wokingham is an attractive place to live and work, boasting the charm of a small town with easy access to larger cities. With its rich history, beautiful parks, and vibrant community events, you’ll find plenty to explore and enjoy outside of work hours. Join us in Wokingham and experience the best of both professional growth and pleasant living.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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