JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Looked After Children
Specialism: Children Looked After, Corporate Parenting
Location: Exeter, Devon (UK)
Salary: Up to £44 per hour
Contract Duration: 3 months
Working Hours: 09:00-17:00, Full-Time (37 hours per week)
Step into an exhilarating role as a Locum Social Worker within our Looked After Children team in vibrant Exeter. This is a remarkable opportunity for experienced social workers to influence and shape the lives of young people. Engage closely with them and their families, working collaboratively to build on their strengths and achieve positive, family-led outcomes that ensure safety and stability.
Perks and benefits:
1. Flexible Working Arrangements: While you'll need to visit children when necessary, there are opportunities to work from the comfort of your home for that perfect work-life balance.
2. Professional Development: Occasions for training and workshops to help you expand your expertise and climb the career ladder.
3. Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with multiple agencies, enhancing your professional network and making invaluable connections.
4. Supportive Environment: Our team is backed by experienced Team Managers and Advanced Social Workers, providing a nurturing atmosphere that encourages growth.
5. Scenic Work Environment: Located in Exeter, enjoy the charm of Devon, known for its stunning landscapes and cultural vibrancy.
What you will do:
1. Conduct high-quality assessments to ensure improved and consistent outcomes for children and young people, minimizing delays for families.
2. Build and maintain positive, respectful partnerships with children, young people, and families, focusing on long-term positive outcomes.
3. Work as part of a dedicated team, fostering collaboration with multiple agencies using restorative practice.
4. Model high standards of professional social work practices, especially in fast-paced and challenging environments.
5. Respond to service needs by visiting children as necessary to ensure safety and wellbeing, while managing your allocations efficiently.
Join us in making a difference while enjoying the delightful Devon lifestyle. #J-18808-Ljbffr