Social Worker - Looked after Children Team, Knowsley

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title:Social Worker - Looked After Children Team
Specialism:Social Worker - Children
Location:Knowsley, UK
Salary:£39.00 per hour
Type:Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker - Looked After Children Team within Social Worker - Children in Knowsley, earning£39.00 per hour, ongoing. This is a superb opportunity to join our vibrant team in Knowsley, supporting children in care aged 14-18. As a Social Worker in the Looked After Children Team, you will provide high-quality support, promoting safety and positive outcomes as young people transition towards adulthood. The role is available both part time and full time, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time:Choose a working pattern that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay:Benefit from competitive hourly pay that rewards your dedication and expertise.
• Professional Development:Gain exposure to diverse cases and strengthen your skills in a multi-agency environment.
• Career Flexibility:Enjoy the freedom of locum work, selecting assignments that align with your schedule and career goals.

What you will do

• Caseload Management:Manage and sustain a caseload of children and young people aged 14-18, ensuring their welfare and best interests are prioritised.
• Care Planning:Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to each young person's needs, risks, and strengths.
• Risk&Safety:Conduct ongoing risk assessments and safety planning to protect against exploitation, peer influence, and other risks.
• Relationship-Based Practice:Build and maintain trusted relationships with young people using a relational practice approach.
• Safeguarding:Address safeguarding concerns and coordinate multi-agency discussions and interventions.
• Reporting:Prepare analytical reports for court and multi-agency panels.
• Pathway Planning:Lead pathway planning to support smooth transitions into adulthood.
• Direct Work:Undertake direct work to promote resilience, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Family Work:Work with families and extended networks to support healthy relationships and safety plans.
• Partnership Working:Collaborate with education, healthcare, police, and youth justice services to ensure comprehensive support.

Why Knowsley

Knowsley offers a unique blend of vibrant urban life and peaceful green spaces, providing a high quality of life. With welcoming communities and excellent transport links, it's an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. Whether you're drawn to its cultural heritage or its sense of community, Knowsley is a fantastic place to live and work.

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.

Apply now to join the Looked After Children Team in Knowsley and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.