Job Title: Senior Social Worker / Practitioner – Families First
Location: Durham
Pay Rate: £32.73 per hour
Job Type: Locum | Full-Time
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker / Practitioner to join a well-established Families First team in Durham. The service supports children and young people who are subject to Child in Need (CIN) plans, Child Protection (CP) plans, and those who are in care or subject to care proceedings (up to the point of final orders or care plans being agreed).
Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:
- Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
- Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Social Work roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
- Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
- Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a friend that works in Social Work and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer.
- Professional Development: Working as a locum in Social Work provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a complex caseload involving CIN, CP, and Looked After Children (LAC)
- Undertake statutory assessments, develop care plans, and deliver targeted interventions
- Work in line with the Signs of Safety practice model
- Engage and work collaboratively with children, families, and multi-agency partners
- Prepare reports for court proceedings and attend court as required
- Participate in reflective supervision and contribute to group supervision and case discussions
- Offer guidance and support to less experienced team members, including NQSWs and students
- Maintain accurate case records using the Liquid Logic system
- Promote safeguarding and positive outcomes for children through evidence-based practice
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
- Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in children’s services
- Strong understanding of legislation, policy, and best practice in safeguarding children
- Experience in working with CIN, CP, and LAC cases
- Confident in preparing and presenting reports for court and statutory meetings
- Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise complex workloads
- Skilled in relationship-based and strengths-focused practice
- Experience using Liquid Logic is desirable but not essential
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
SocialWorkLocum
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £32.73 per hour
Experience:
- UK Children's Social Worker: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- current Social Work England registration (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
