Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Family Safeguarding Team - Telford - Sanctuary Personal

Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Family Safeguarding Team

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Family Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Care
Location: Telford and Wrekin, UK
Salary: £38 per hour
Type: Full-time, Locum, 3 months

Join us in an exhilarating opportunity as an Advanced Social Work Practitioner in the Family Safeguarding Team located in the vibrant community of Telford and Wrekin. With a competitive rate of £38 per hour, you’ll step into a rewarding position with 37 hours per week of meaningful work. Initially offered for 3 months, there’s a potential for an extension, making this a fantastic chance to contribute your skills to transformative social work. Take advantage of working as a locum, enjoying the flexibility and varied experience it offers.

Perks and Benefits:

• Locum Job: Enjoy the benefits of flexible working hours and the ability to gain diverse experience across different cases and settings.
• £500 Bonus Available: Successfully complete 444 working hours, equivalent to 12 weeks at 37 hours per week, and you’ll be eligible for a fabulous £500 bonus. A wonderful reward for your dedication.
• Career Development: Enhance your professional skills and grow your career with exposure to varied and challenging cases.
• Networking Opportunities: Work with a dynamic team and build strong professional networks.

What you will do:

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning, and interventions.
• Assess and manage risk, making informed, evidence-based decisions, and contributing to safeguarding and court proceedings.
• Apply legislation, policies, and best practices to deliver effective, child-focused services.
• Build strong, effective relationships with children, families, and multi-agency partners.
• Use a range of interventions and review outcomes, adapting plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports, including court documentation.
• Undertake preventative work to reduce risk and support families.
• Contribute to multi-agency working and continuous service improvement.

Experience & Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker/Senior Social Worker with relevant professional registration and commitment to continual professional development (CPD).
• Experience working with children and families, including safeguarding, assessment, and care planning.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks in children’s social care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Telford and Wrekin offer a scenic backdrop of lush parks and vibrant community events, making it a great place not only for work but also for leisure and family life. With its rich industrial heritage and beautiful landscapes, it’s a location that offers both professional fulfilment and a high quality of life. Join us and be part of this supportive community.

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