Social Worker - Assessment and Support Team

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Job Title: Social Worker – Assessment and Support Team
Specialism: Children's Social Work – Assessment and Support
Location: Blackpool, UK
Salary: £39 per hour
Type: Full-time Locum (12 weeks)

This is your chance to be a part of something truly special! If you are a 37-hour full-time Social Worker with a desire to make a lasting impact, our Assessment and Support Team in Blackpool could be your next great adventure. For 12 weeks, you'll contribute to enhancing the lives of children and families in a location renowned for its outstanding services in child protection and care leaver support.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety that locum work offers, allowing you to gain experience across diverse environments while maintaining a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
• Outstanding support: Join an authority recognised for its outstanding impact on social work practice and children's services, providing an excellent environment for professional growth.
• Training opportunities: Access comprehensive training to enhance your existing skills and develop expertise in new areas.
• Excellent transport links: Benefit from Blackpool's convenient location and strong transport connections, making commuting easy by road or rail.

What you will do:

• Conduct Child and Family Assessments to evaluate needs and formulate effective support plans.
• Implement Child in Need Plans for short-term interventions, working collaboratively with partner agencies to provide ongoing support.
• Undertake Section 7 private family court proceedings and Section 47 child protection enquiries.
• Prepare families for Initial Child Protection Conferences and initiate Initial Care Proceedings where necessary to safeguard children.
• Collaborate with Housing to conduct joint assessments for homeless young people.

Our ethos is grounded in nurturing collaborative relationships with children and their families. We employ the Blackpool Families Rock approach, focusing on strengths-based support to achieve positive outcomes and prevent the escalation of needs.

Living and working in Blackpool offers a unique blend of community spirit, seaside charm, and urban convenience. With a growing housing market and ongoing economic development initiatives, Blackpool presents not only rewarding professional opportunities but also a vibrant lifestyle. Embrace the chance to work in a town where your contributions are truly valued while enjoying all the benefits of life by the sea.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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