Sanctuary - Social Work Locum in Kirkby, Merseyside

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Child Protection Team
Specialism: Child Protection
Location: Kirkby (UK)
Salary: £39.00 hourly
Type: Ongoing, Full-time/Part-time

This role offers the option of full time or part time hours and is ongoing. We are looking for an enthusiastic social work professional to make a real difference in children's lives. This is an exciting opportunity in Kirkby for those looking to utilise their skills in a dynamic and impactful way.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility to choose hours that suit your lifestyle, giving you the ideal work-life balance.

• Competitive Pay: Earn a rewarding £39.00 hourly, recognising your expertise and commitment to safeguarding children.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for further training and advancement, ensuring you are constantly growing and excelling in your career.

• Supportive Work Environment: Engage with a team that values collaboration and supports your professional journey, making every day a rewarding experience.

• Local Amenities: Benefit from being based in Kirkby with a variety of nearby services, shops, and leisure activities to enhance your day-to-day.

What you will do:

• Hold a reduced caseload of highly complex Child Protection and Child in Need cases, ensuring robust assessments and outcome-focused planning in line with statutory requirements.

• Lead Section 47 enquiries, strategy discussions, and child protection conferences, ensuring effective safeguarding responses.

• Provide practice leadership, mentoring, and case consultation to Social Workers and ASYE staff, promoting reflective and evidence-based practice.

• Support progression of cases through Public Law Outline (PLO), contributing to legal planning and care proceedings where required.

• Quality assure assessments, reports, and plans, ensuring compliance with the Children Act 1989/2004 and local safeguarding procedures.

• Contribute to audit, performance management, and service improvement, supporting Ofsted inspection readiness and continuous development.

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including Police, Health, and Education to deliver coordinated safeguarding interventions.

Kirkby offers a friendly and vibrant community, making it a great place to live and work. With excellent transport links to nearby cities and an array of local amenities, Kirkby provides a perfect blend of convenience and charm. Join us in this fulfilling role where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Apply now to join Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Child Protection Team in Kirkby and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

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