Social Worker - Locality Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Locality Team
Specialism: Locality
Location: Castleford, UK
Salary: £35 Hourly
Contract: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

Locum Social Worker required for an ongoing opportunity within the Locality Team in Castleford, earning £35 per hour. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team delivering essential statutory social work interventions across the Castleford area. Working with children, families, or adults, you will play a key role in assessment, planning, intervention, and review, ensuring positive outcomes, safeguarding, and long-term stability for the local community.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time: Enjoy flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle, whether you prefer full-time stability or part-time balance

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £35 per hour while making a meaningful difference

• Professional Development: Access continuous training opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression

• Work-Life Balance: Manage a varied caseload effectively while maintaining a healthy balance

• Networking Opportunities: Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals, expanding your experience and expertise

Role overview:

As a Social Worker in the Locality Team, you will work directly with children, families, or adults within a defined geographical area to deliver statutory social work services. The role focuses on assessment, care planning, direct intervention, and review, promoting safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive long-term outcomes. You will manage a diverse caseload and work closely with partner agencies to provide timely, effective, and person-centred support.

What you will do:

• Undertake statutory assessments in line with relevant legislation and statutory guidance

• Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused care and support plans

• Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring timely progression and review

• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action to protect children or vulnerable adults

• Complete risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding plans

• Participate in child protection conferences, core groups, or safeguarding adults meetings

• Undertake direct work with service users and families to promote safety, stability, and wellbeing

• Support individuals and families through periods of change and crisis

• Work collaboratively with health, education, police, housing, and voluntary sector partners

• Prepare high-quality reports and participate in court proceedings when required