Job Title: Social Worker – Advanced Practitioner (Safeguarding)
Location: Middlesbrough
Pay Rate: £36.61 per hour
Contract Type: Locum / Full-time
Sanctuary Personnel, a leading and trusted recruitment agency, is currently looking for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Social Worker to join a Safeguarding Team in Middlesbrough on a locum basis.
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:
- Lead and support complex safeguarding cases, offering expert guidance to social workers and contributing to care planning and decision-making.
- Undertake in-depth assessments, ensuring a high standard of analysis and evidence-based recommendations.
- Provide professional supervision and mentoring to less experienced staff, fostering good practice and continuous learning.
- Represent the local authority in multi-agency meetings, strategy discussions, and court proceedings.
- Promote a child-focused approach while ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Extensive post-qualification experience in safeguarding and child protection.
- Proven ability to manage complex cases and provide professional leadership.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
- Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months (or on the update service).
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.
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £36.61 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
