Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Social Worker – Duty & Assessment Team

Location: Skelmersdale, UK

Salary: £36 Hourly

Contract: Full-Time Locum, 3 Months (with potential extension)

We are excited to offer a locum opportunity for a Social Worker in the Duty & Assessment Team in Skelmersdale. This role provides both professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference to children and families, all while enjoying the flexibility and rewards of locum work.

• Locum Flexibility:
  Manage your own schedule and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive Pay:
  Earn £36 per hour, maximising your income potential.
• Varied
  
  Experience:
  
  Work across diverse cases and settings, enhancing skills and professional growth.
• Community Impact:
  Be part of a friendly, supportive community while contributing to meaningful outcomes for children and families.

• Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to determine intervention needs and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to deliver holistic support and positive outcomes.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans, monitoring progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Lead and participate in strategy discussions and child protection conferences, providing expert guidance.
• Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring compliance with legislation and local policies.
• Support families with advice and resources to navigate challenges effectively.

• Minimum three years in a permanent local authority role.
• At least two years’ experience in a duty and assessment position.
• Must not have held a permanent or fixed-term position within the last 12 weeks.
• CVs must clearly indicate previous roles as permanent or agency positions.

Skelmersdale offers a welcoming community with green spaces and easy access to major urban centres. This locum position allows you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

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