Social Worker - Children Safeguarding Team

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title:
Social Worker - Children Safeguarding Team

Specialism:
Children Safeguarding

Location:
Northamptonshire, UK

Salary:
£38.00 Hourly

Type:
Ongoing Full Time (Minimum of 3 days a week)

An exhilarating opportunity awaits for a skilled Social Worker to join the Children Safeguarding Team within Children's Social Care in Northamptonshire. This ongoing position beckons those committed to the welfare and protection of children, driven to make impactful changes in young lives. With the flexibility of minimum three days a week commitment extending to full-time hours, you can take control of your work schedule while earning £38.00 hourly.

Perks and benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to blend office dynamics with the comfort of home.
• Locum Experience: Being a locum offers the perfect opportunity to gain diverse experience within different teams and settings, expanding your skills.
• Competitive Rates: Competitive hourly rates let you maximise your earnings while doing something rewarding.
• Professional Development: Access to continuous professional development keeps your skills refined and your knowledge up-to-date.
• Supportive Community: In Northamptonshire, you'll work amidst a supportive community of professionals dedicated to safeguarding children.

What you will do:

• Manage a caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention, delivering timely and effective safeguarding support.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of need, risk, and protective factors following statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Develop, implement and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and care planning interventions to enhance outcomes for children.
• Complete direct work with children and families, ensuring the child's voice is central to all decision-making.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Degree or Postgraduate Qualification in Social Work.
• Successful completion of ASYE, where applicable.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Registration and Compliance:

• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).

Experience:

• Previous experience within a Children's Safeguarding, Child Protection or Assessment Team within a UK Local Authority.
• Experience managing Child in Need and Child Protection cases.

Northamptonshire isn't just a workplace; it's a vibrant community where history meets modern growth. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes and a range of cultural experiences, it's an extraordinary place to live and work, offering ample opportunity both professionally and personally. Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to achieving meaningful change for children and their families.

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Apply now to join the Children Safeguarding Team in Northamptonshire, UK and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.