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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding and Child Protection Team 
 Location: Herefordshire, UK 
 Specialism: Safeguarding and Child Protection 
 Salary: £41.42 per hour 
 Contract: Ongoing 
 Hours: Full Time/Part Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Work Team Manager to lead the Safeguarding and Child Protection Team in Herefordshire. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £41.42 and the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours. You will take a pivotal role in leading a committed team, ensuring high-quality safeguarding and child protection practice, and making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.

Locum work provides a unique opportunity to experience variety and autonomy while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to combine professional challenges with personal flexibility.


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Flexible Working Hours: Choose full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.
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Professional Development: Access continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
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Varied Work Environment: Gain experience across different settings and cases, enhancing your skills.
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Competitive Pay: Receive a rewarding hourly rate that recognises your expertise and commitment.
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<h3>Purpose of the Role</h3>

To provide operational leadership and management to the Safeguarding and Child Protection Team, ensuring excellent social work practice, effective risk management, and positive outcomes for children at risk of harm. You will oversee statutory safeguarding functions, ensuring timely assessments, care planning, and multi-agency collaboration to protect vulnerable children and families.


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Leadership &amp; Team Management

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Lead, supervise, and support a team of qualified social workers and support staff.
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Provide reflective supervision, performance management, and mentoring.
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Ensure the team delivers high-quality assessments, interventions, and safeguarding plans.
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Support staff development through coaching, training, and identifying learning needs.
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Manage staffing levels, caseload allocation, and workflow to maintain safe and effective practice.
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Safeguarding &amp; Risk Management

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Oversee statutory child protection processes and high-risk cases.
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Ensure timely, robust assessments, risk analyses, and decision-making.
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Approve child protection and care plans, includi
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Sanctuary Personnel

Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding and Child Protection Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as a Social Worker within the Safeguarding &amp; Support Team located in the picturesque city of Hereford, UK? We are an innovative and supportive organisation renowned for fostering a positive work environment and prioritising the well-being of our team. As a vital part of our full-time team, you will be applying your expertise in safeguarding to make a meaningful impact on individuals and families in our community. This permanent position offers the chance to be part of a close-knit team, providing both stability and room for professional growth. Perks and benefits:<ul>
<li>Enjoy the stability and peace of mind that comes with a permanent job position in a thriving organisation.</li><li>Savour a work-life balance with our full-time schedule, allowing you to indulge in personal projects or family time.</li><li>Opportunities for continued professional development to keep your skills sharp and your career on an upward trajectory.</li><li>A supportive and inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued and recognised.</li><li>Experience the joys of working in a location surrounded by natural beauty, ideal for outdoor activities and relaxation.</li></ul>
 What you will do:<ul>
<li>Conduct thorough assessments and develop comprehensive plans to support individuals and families in need of safeguarding services.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to care and support.</li><li>Engage with service users to understand their needs, aspirations, and the best pathways to achieve positive outcomes.</li><li>Maintain detailed records and provide reports as required to ensure quality service delivery and compliance with statutory responsibilities.</li><li>Participate in meetings with colleagues to discuss cases and strategize on how best to support vulnerable individuals.</li></ul>
 Living and working in Hereford offers a unique blend of vibrant city life and serene countryside. Known for its historic charm, Hereford provides a welcoming community, excellent amenities, and plenty of opportunities for cultural and recreational activities. Whether you're keen to explore local heritage sites or take peaceful walks along the River Wye, Hereford is a fantastic place to call home while advancing your career as a Social Worker. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Social Worker - Safeguarding & Support Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Are you ready to make a genuine impact in the community? Join our dynamic team as a Social Worker within the Kinship Fostering Team in the beautiful city of Hereford, UK. We’re searching for an enthusiastic individual looking to embark on a fulfilling full-time career. Hereford offers a serene yet vibrant lifestyle, perfect for individuals seeking a balance between work and relaxation. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative team that values your expertise and fosters growth and development. Our organisation takes pride in offering a supportive environment to help you thrive in your social work career. Perks and benefits:<ul>
<li>Permanent position: Enjoy the security and stability of a permanent role, allowing you to build a long-term career.</li><li>Professional development: We believe in your growth. Take advantage of numerous training opportunities to enhance your skills and progression avenues tailored to your career path.</li><li>Work-life balance: Benefit from flexible working arrangements that help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, crucial for your well-being.</li><li>Supportive environment: Work alongside a collaborative team that values innovation, teamwork, and your input.</li><li>Scenic location: Hereford offers a picturesque location with plenty of outdoor activities to refresh and inspire.</li></ul>
 What you will do:<ul>
<li>Assess the needs of children and families in kinship fostering arrangements and create comprehensive support plans.</li><li>Build strong relationships with foster carers and children by providing guidance and ensuring their needs are met.</li><li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of care and support for kinship foster families.</li><li>Keep detailed records and documentation, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional standards.</li><li>Participate in regular training and learning opportunities to keep up-to-date with the latest practices in social work and kinship fostering.</li></ul>
 Living and working in Hereford offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern conveniences, surrounded by the picturesque countryside. With bustling markets, vibrant cultural events, and a welcoming community, it's an ideal place to grow both personally and professionally. Join us and experience all that Hereford has to offer while making a difference in the lives of children and families. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Social Worker - Kinship Fostering Team 

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Social Worker - Kinship Fostering Team in Hereford (UK), earning £Annually. Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of families and children in Hereford Join us as a Social Worker in our Kinship Fostering Team. You will be working in a supportive and forward-thinking environment focused on community wellbeing. We are looking for an individual who thrives on building meaningful relationships and has the skills and knowledge to navigate the unique challenges of kinship fostering. With a permanent full-time position on offer, this role is perfect for someone who is looking for stability and the chance to make a long-term impact. Perks and benefits:<ul>
<li>Permanent position: Enjoy the security that comes with a stable full-time role.</li><li>Competitive salary: Earn an attractive annual salary reflective of your skills and experience.</li><li>Professional development opportunities: Take advantage of ongoing training and development to enhance your career.</li><li>Supportive work environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration and mutual support.</li><li>Work-life balance: Enjoy a robust approach to maintaining balance in your personal and professional life.</li></ul>
 What you will do:<ul>
<li>Assess and support kinship carers to provide safe and nurturing home environments for children.</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, children, and families to develop comprehensive care plans.</li><li>Advocate for the needs and wellbeing of children and carers, ensuring access to necessary resources.</li><li>Facilitate communication and attachment between children and their birth families where appropriate.</li><li>Monitor and review cases regularly to ensure the safety and development of children in care.</li></ul>
 Hereford is a charming city that offers a unique blend of history and a lively community atmosphere. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it an ideal place to enjoy a balanced lifestyle. The supportive community and engaging local activities offer a fulfilling place not just to work but to live. Join us in Hereford and be part of something truly special. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Social Worker - Kinship Fostering Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adult County Team to work Full Time based in Herefordshire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £40,777 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>The Social Worker has day-to-day responsibility of the prioritisation of their own work and identification of issues of risk.</li><li>The Social Worker represents the Community Wellbeing Directorate and Hereford Council in their day-to-day activities and will comply with all relevant policy and procedure affecting their role, including safeguarding.</li><li>Provide regular and effective supervision to allocated Assessment and Enablement Officers, as required.</li><li>Ensure any appropriate legal/financial arrangements are correctly in place for the provision of services to service users and carers in liaison with appropriate teams and panels.</li><li>Ensure monitoring and reviewing systems are in place for clients on their caseloads and to ensure casefiles and electronic recording on Mosaic is current.</li><li>Consider an enabling and strength-based ethos and approach to supporting service users and their families/carers and in joint working with partners and agencies.</li><li>Follow the relevant procedures for ensuring that information and data is collected and recorded accurately to enable reliable analysis and reporting.</li><li>Work in a way that is consistent with Councils Equal Opportunities, anti-discrimination and ani-oppressive practice policies.</li><li>Undertake day duty and safeguarding duty when required.</li><li>Work in conjunction with the registration and inspection units in monitoring good practice within local authority and independent sector residential and nursing homes.</li><li>Work with nursing reviewing officers to ensure that under continuing care provision assessment for health services provision are undertaken when appropriate.</li><li>Support hospital discharge arrangements for patients in liaison with hospital based professional staff and relevant agencies/teams to ensure safe discharge and prevention of admission.</li><li>Identify where reablement (and/or other appropriate services) are appropriate and refer to relevant agencies.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. 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.

Social Worker - Adult County Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Are you ready to make a meaningful impact within a vibrant community? We are seeking a skilled Social Worker to join the City Adult Locality Team in Herefordshire, with a permanent full-time position offering an annual salary of £40,777. Within this dynamic role, you will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving the lives of adults within the locality. The team is renowned for their collaborative and innovative approach, ensuring individuals receive the support they need to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career while making a real difference every day. Perks and benefits:- Full-Time and Permanent Employment: Enjoy job stability and the support of a dedicated team of professionals. - Competitive Salary: With £38,223 annually, we offer a rewarding package for your expertise and commitment. - Continuous Professional Development: Gain access to training and development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career. - Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises your wellbeing and work-life harmony. - Vibrant Community: Join a team within a lively community setting that values diversity and inclusivity. What you will do:- Undertake strengths-based assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, ensuring that service users and carers are involved in care planning. - Develop person-centred support plans to promote wellbeing and independence, using a creative approach to reduce reliance on long-term services. - Complete safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act, following local safeguarding protocols. - Provide social work input to multidisciplinary team discussions, contributing to reviews, hospital discharges, and community-based care coordination. - Work closely with health professionals, housing teams, voluntary services, and other partners to ensure joined-up care and support. - Ensure timely recording of assessments, reviews, decisions, and interventions using case management systems. - Contribute to the prevention of hospital admissions and timely discharge planning. - Apply relevant legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) in all casework.Contact:&nbsp;This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if&nbsp;you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Herefordshire is not only a picturesque place full of history and natural beauty but also offers a thriving cultural scene and strong community spirit. Working here provides a fulfilling lifestyle that perfectly balances work with leisure in a setting that feels both supportive and inspiring. Make your next career move to a place where your work truly matters! Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

6 Social Worker Jobs in Herefordshire