Social Worker - Family Help Pod

Employer: Sanctuary Personnel

Location: Wokingham, England, GB

Salary: GBP 38.0

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Sector: Social Work & Housing

Job Description

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Locum Social Worker within Family Help Pod in Wokingham UK, earning £38 hourly on an Ongoing basis, Full-time. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to make a significant impact in the lives of children, young people, and families. Based in Wokingham, this role offers the chance to work as part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality, child-centred practices. Your expertise in social work will be highly valued in this position.

Perks and benefits:
One of the standout benefits of locum work is the flexibility it affords, allowing for a better work-life balance that can be tailored to your personal needs. Additionally, with our ongoing professional development program, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities that can help further your career. Enjoy competitive travel allowances, making your commute smoother, and receiving comprehensive support from a dedicated consultant who is always there to assist you. Plus, take advantage of our health and wellness initiatives designed to ensure you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

What you will do:
- Provide high quality, relationship-based social work to children, young people, and families, focusing on their safety and promoting positive outcomes.
- Deliver robust safeguarding practices in line with statutory responsibilities for children in need, child protection, and looked after children.
- Collaborate with families and partner agencies to co-produce purposeful plans that support sustainable change.
- Maintain strong professional relationships, contributing to effective multi-agency working to enhance outcomes for children and young people.
- Ensure high standards of recording, report writing, and court work meeting legislative and organisational criteria.
- Champion corporate parenting principles, promoting the best outcomes for children in care and care leavers.
- Deliver effective and efficient practices following the Wokingham Practice Model, ensuring value for money and high-quality service delivery.

To excel in this role, you must hold a degree or equivalent in social work and have current Social Work England registration. Significant frontline experience within Social Services in the UK is essential, ideally in roles involving children and families.

Wokingham is a wonderful place to live and work, featuring serene parks, vibrant community events, and a strong sense of history. With excellent schools and transport links making it easily accessible, Wokingham offers a fantastic environment for both personal and professional growth. Join us, and make a difference in the community while enjoying all that this charming town has to offer.

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.

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