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JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Children in Need Team to work full time based in Harrow. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £43,929 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance.</li><li>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.</li><li>Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.</li><li>Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.</li><li>Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.</li><li>Undertale assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.</li><li>Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.</li><li>Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.</li><li>Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.</li><li>As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.</li><li>Share and present professional knowledge and expertise to colleagues within the team and with other partners.</li><li>Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by Surrey County Council.</li><li>Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Senior Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; 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.&nbsp;

Sanctuary Personnel

Senior Social Worker - Children In Need

JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker – Mental Health – Locum Position in Enfield, UK. Earn £33.50 per hour on an ongoing contract and make a real difference in the community. This full-time position offers the chance to work within Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey NHS Mental Health Trust’s multidisciplinary Community Mental Health Teams. Take the opportunity to explore the vibrant and historic Enfield area while enhancing your career.Perks and Benefits:<ul>
<li>Experience the flexibility of locum work, giving you the opportunity to manage your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance.</li><li>Join a supportive and dynamic team environment that encourages growth and development in your career.</li><li>Access to exclusive training programmes and workshops that help hone your skills and expand your knowledge base.</li><li>Be part of a community-involved role that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.</li></ul>
Purpose of Job: Your role is to provide assessment, care management, and social work services to users and carers, supporting mental health needs and recovery. Implement local policies, coordinate with voluntary and statutory resources, and collaborate with various teams to deliver outstanding service.What you will do:<ul>
<li>Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to assess needs and establish eligibility for services under Fairer Access to Care and the Care Programme Approach.</li><li>Provide social work services for adults with mental health issues and their carers, ensuring comprehensive support.</li><li>Manage and review care plans in collaboration with service users, carers, and other workers to meet assessed needs.</li><li>Act as a care coordinator as part of the care programme approach, ensuring effective delivery of services.</li><li>Coordinate care packages in compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations.</li><li>Utilise information management systems for documentation and retrieval to maintain high information accuracy.</li><li>Participate in duty rota systems within the multidisciplinary team environment.</li><li>Undertake safeguarding adult enquiries, maintaining the highest standards of care and protection.</li><li>Receive professional supervision and assessment against agreed standards and targets to enhance personal and professional development.</li></ul>
Requirements:<ul>
<li>Registered with Social Work England</li><li>Degree/Equivalent in Social Work</li><li>UK Qualified experience working as a Social Worker</li></ul>
Enfield is a delightful place to live and work, blending the charm of historic sites with modern amenities. Enjoy easy access to parks, museums, and cultural venues whilst being close to the vibrant city life of London. Work in a community-oriented environment where you can have a lasting impact and enjoy each exciting day.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 - Mental Health

JOB-20240819-db742659

<h2>Social Worker - Safeguarding Team in Enfield</h2>

Specialism: social worker - children's safeguarding 
 Location: Enfield, UK 
 Salary: £39.04 per hour 
 Contract: ongoing 
 Working pattern: full time / part time (flexible hours available)


<h3>Job overview</h3>

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team within Children's Services at the London Borough of Enfield. Based at Thomas Hardy House (N22 8EE), this role places you at the heart of protecting vulnerable children and promoting positive outcomes for families.

The position offers genuine flexibility, with standard working hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, alongside alternative patterns such as compressed hours (e.g. 8am-6pm over four days) or varied start and finish times. Part-time arrangements are also available, making this an ideal role for balancing professional commitment with personal life.


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Flexible working options: Choose full time or part time hours, with a range of working patterns to suit your lifestyle.
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Competitive hourly rate: Earn £39.04 per hour, recognising your skills, experience, and professional responsibility.
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Locum advantages: Gain exposure to varied and complex safeguarding work while enhancing your professional portfolio.
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Meaningful impact: Make a direct and lasting difference to the safety, wellbeing, and futures of children and young people.
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Complete core assessments, pre-birth assessments, and detailed risk assessments in line with statutory guidance.
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Undertake Section 47 child protection investigations to safeguard children at risk of significant harm.
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Prepare high-quality court documentation, including Section 7 and Section 37 reports, and represent the local authority in court as required.
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Carry out regular home visits to monitor children's safety and wellbeing, maintaining accurate and timely case records.
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Convene and contribute to core group meetings, working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals.
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Participate in joint investigations and interviews with the police, including involvement in care proceedings where necessary.
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Develop, implement, and review care plans, supervise contact arrangements, and prepare comprehensive case conference reports.
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Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences, and Child in Need planning processes.
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Social Worker - Safeguarding Team 

JOB-20240819-db742659Position: Social Worker - Assessment Team Location: Haringey - 48 Station Rd, London (N22 7TY) Salary: £37.52 per hour Type: Hourly, Full-time, Ongoing contractAre you ready to bring your skills to the vibrant borough of Haringey as a Social Worker within the Assessment Team? This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families. As a locum social worker, you'll earn a competitive rate of £37.52 per hour while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work can offer.Perks and benefits:<ol>
<li>Flexible Work Schedule: You have the freedom to choose when and how you work, offering the perfect balance between your professional and personal life.</li><li>Valuable Experience: Working as a locum offers exposure to different teams and situations, broadening your experience and enhancing your career.</li><li>Skill Development: While working in the assessment team, you will hone your skills in critical decision-making and child protection.</li><li>Vibrant Community: Haringey is home to a lively and diverse community, ready to welcome you with open arms.</li></ol>
What you will do:- Carry out Initial Assessments to inform care planning. - Initiate Care Proceedings where necessary. - Take cases to initial case conferences, ensuring comprehensive evaluations. - Conduct assessments under the single assessment framework. - Engage in thorough Care Planning and signposting to appropriate services. - Perform risk assessments to ensure the safety and well-being of children. - Prepare detailed reports for initial child protection case conferences. - Attend and contribute to case conferences as needed. - Complete Section 17 reports for family courts to support proceedings. - Draft initial court statements with accuracy and clarity. - Apply for emergency care orders in urgent situations. - Fulfil your duty by attending court sessions. - Carry out home visits to monitor and safeguard children effectively. - Chair meetings to facilitate collaborative discussions and decision-making.Requirements of the Social Worker:- A Degree or equivalent in social work. - Current registration with Social Work England. - Substantial frontline experience in UK Social Services as a qualified Social Worker.Haringey is a dynamic and diverse area known for its rich culture, fantastic food spots, and vibrant arts scene. Located in North London, it offers a perfect blend of city life with green spaces, making it an exciting place to live and work. Join our team and be part of a community committed to making a positive impact.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 - Assessment Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2&nbsp;Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Family Support Team to work full time based in Milton Keynes. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £43,880 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Assess, plan, review and provide support to a child, family or carer with complex family or social care needs, taking full account of appropriate legal frameworks, policy and guidance.</li><li>Assess family functioning, providing help and support, when relationship breakdown threatens to impair the health or wellbeing of children at risk of abuse or neglect.</li><li>Work collaboratively, building effective working relationships with other professionals, internally and externally to help children, young people and families improve and gain control of their lives when safety ability to participate in their community is restricted.</li><li>Carry out an assessment or enquiry and plan responses to safeguard a child from abuse, neglect or exploitation, building effective relationships with children, adults and families as appropriate, including intervention when information or circumstances suggest there may be a need to remove a child from their parents or carers.</li><li>Arrange appropriate alternative care (including, where appropriate a permanent home) in collaboration with children, young people and their parents/carers where the parents/carers cannot care for them.</li><li>Accountable for making recommendations about whether a case had reached the threshold for statutory intervention.</li><li>Promoting autonomy and development with individuals who have complex social needs and are more vulnerable as a result of disability, exclusion, or diminished capacity, for example, working with people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities or diminished capacity.</li><li>Maintain up to date, accurate and high quality records of activity on cases. Participate in a range of planning and decision making forums including case discussions, Strategy Meetings, Legal Planning meetings, Child Protection Conferences, Statutory Reviews.</li><li>Working with communities, families and individuals to maximise or promote their personal strengths, social networks and resources.</li><li>Hold a caseload of a level of complexity and provide case management, guidance, support and expert advice to social care staff, students and newly qualified social workers, as and when required.</li><li>Contribute to development of organisational capability by taking ownership of your own training and development, including identifying and taking part in training and development activity and responding to feedback on performance.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; 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. &nbsp;

Social Worker - Family Support

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 300 reviews has an exciting permanent opportunity available for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a well-established Children’s service based in Hilingdon.Team/Specialism: Multi-Agency Safeguarding HubSalary: £44,628 per annumContract: PermanentHours: Full-time&nbsp;Benefits:<ul>
<li>Local government average salary pension scheme</li><li>Free parking (4 days a week) if based at the Civic Centre</li><li>A 36-hour week for all full-time staff</li><li>Generous holiday entitlement: a minimum 25 days a year (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 days after five years' service. For more senior positions holiday entitlements can rise to a maximum of 36 days</li><li>Career breaks</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Access to a Credit Union</li><li>Access to a wide range of training and courses</li><li>Discount on a variety of Adult Education courses run by the Council</li><li>Payment of professional fees where these are required</li><li>Discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)</li><li>Cycle purchase scheme</li><li>Car sharing scheme</li><li>30% discount on green fees at council-owned golf courses</li></ul>
Main Duties:&nbsp;<ul>
<li>Participate in Panel processes.</li><li>Chair professional meetings with inter-agency partners and clients.</li><li>To produce management information and analysis.</li><li>Participate in team planning and contribute to the delivery of team and service plans.</li><li>Demonstrate awareness and compliance with required Standards including the Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework (Experienced Social Worker level).</li></ul>
Requirements of the Senior Social Worker:<ul>
<li>Degree or equivalent in social work</li><li>Current Social Work England registration</li><li>Significant frontline experience in Children’s Services</li></ul>
Contact:This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from any experienced Social Work candidate with experience as a Newly Qualified, Social Worker, Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager, Team Manager, Head of Service or Director.Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work applicants who meet these requirements for this Permanent Social Work role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.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.

Senior Social Worker - MASH

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Special Intervention Team to work full time based in Luton. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,799 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton’s effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need.</li><li>Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council’s representative.</li><li>Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families.</li><li>Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.</li><li>Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council’s social work database, liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plan are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations.</li><li>Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies in line with Luton Borough Council’s Policies and Procedures.</li><li>To be responsible for your Continued Professional Development (CPD) and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker Job.<ul>
<li>Degree or equivalent in Social Work.</li><li>Current Social Work England Registration.</li><li>Experience within Children’s Services.</li><li>Full Drivers Licence and have use of a vehicle.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; 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- Special Intervention Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a &nbsp;Senior Social Worker within the Kinship Team to work full time based in Hillingdon. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £53,357per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance.</li><li>Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capacities, including where there is hostility and risk.</li><li>Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.</li><li>Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks.</li><li>Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect.</li><li>Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures.</li><li>Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.</li><li>Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff.</li><li>Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team.</li><li>As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development.</li><li>Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required.</li><li>Take responsibility for working within the Directorate’s data protection policies.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Senior Social Worker Job.<ul>
<li>Degree or equivalent in Social Work.</li><li>Current Social Work England Registration.</li><li>Experience within Children’s Services.</li><li>Full Drivers Licence and have use of a vehicle.</li></ul>
Contact:This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; 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.

Senior Social Worker - Kinship Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Family Safeguarding to work full time based in Luton. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,799 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton’s effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need.</li><li>Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council’s representative.</li><li>Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and empowerment of children and families.</li><li>Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.</li><li>Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council’s social work database, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations.</li><li>Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies in line with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures.</li><li>To be responsible for your Continued Professional Development (CPD) and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social WORK Academy and Research in Practice.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; 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 - Family Safeguarding Team (Part-time)

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Referral &amp; Assessment Team to work full time based in Luton. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,799 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton’s effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need.</li><li>Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council’s representative.</li><li>Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families.</li><li>Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard.</li><li>Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council’s social work database, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations.</li><li>Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures.</li><li>To be responsible for your Continued Professional Development (CPD) and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Continual professional development.</li><li>Social Work England registered.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; 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.

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