Social Worker - Children & Families Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Children & Families Team
Location: Exeter, UK
Salary: £38.00 Hourly
Salary Type: Hourly
Employment Type: Full Time / Part Time
Contract Type: Ongoing

Step into an exciting locum opportunity as a Locum Social Worker within the Children & Families Team in Exeter, earning a competitive £38.00 per hour. This ongoing role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours, making it ideal for experienced social workers looking to make a meaningful impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Working within a supportive and collaborative environment, you will play a vital role in safeguarding children and supporting families, while gaining valuable experience across diverse cases.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working: Choose between full-time or part-time hours, helping you achieve the work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.

• Competitive pay: Earn a generous £38.00 hourly rate, recognising your expertise and dedication to supporting children and families.

• Professional growth: Gain valuable experience across a variety of cases, enhancing your skills and career development within social work.

• Hybrid working: Benefit from a flexible working arrangement combining home and office-based work, supporting productivity and convenience.

• Scenic Exeter location: Work in beautiful Devon, surrounded by stunning countryside and coastline, offering an excellent quality of life.

What you will do:

• Deliver high-quality social work services to children and families, with a focus on child protection, safeguarding, and family support.

• Build strong, positive relationships with children, young people, and families, helping create stable and supportive home environments.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop detailed care plans tailored to individual family needs.

• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective service delivery and positive outcomes for children and families.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring compliance with legal, professional, and organisational standards.

• Manage a varied caseload, delivering timely and effective interventions to support service users.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday, 37-hour week.

• Hybrid working: A mix of home and office-based work (subject to service requirements), with office attendance required approximately 1-2 days per week for duty cover.

• Driving requirement: A valid UK driving licence and access to a car is essential for visits and assessments.

Essential criteria:

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience (PQE) in Children's Social Care.

• Registration with Social Work England.

Living and working in Exeter:

Exeter offers a fantastic combination of historic charm, vibrant culture, and stunning natural surroundings. With excellent transport links, beautiful countryside, and a thriving community, Exeter provides an outstanding quality of life. It is the perfect place to develop your social work career while enjoying everything the South West has to offer.

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