JOB [ Click Apply]db742659 Locum Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Children's Services - London, UK - £37 Hourly, Ongoing, Full Time Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey as a Social Worker in the Safeguarding Team within Children's Services in the vibrant city of London? Earn £37 per hour on an ongoing basis, with a full-time position offering you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. This role promises a diverse and stimulating work environment where your skills will be highly valued. Perks and benefits: Locum: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with locum work. You get to control your schedule and choose assignments that suit your lifestyle. It's the perfect way to gain diverse experiences across different settings. Competitive Hourly Rate: With £37 hourly earnings, you'll be well-compensated for your hard work and dedication, offering a stable and lucrative income stream. Professional Growth: This role provides vast opportunities for career development and professional growth within a supportive team environment. Networking Opportunities: Working as a locum social worker allows you to connect with a range of professionals, expanding your network in the field and potentially opening up future job opportunities. What you will do: Deliver reliable and effective social work support to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need, ensuring they receive reasonable parenting and maintain a good standard of health and development. Act timely to secure permanence for children unable to live at home, addressing their needs as per their care or pathway plan to help them reach their full potential as adults. Maintain child-centred practice, ensuring children's views are considered in professional assessments, planning, intervention, and reviews to offer suitable help. Provide professional leadership to ensure collaborative work among professionals to meet the needs of children in need, including those with child protection plans, privately fostered children, and care leavers. Collaborate with parents or carers to enhance protective factors and reduce risks to the child's welfare, aiming to build rapport and trust to facilitate positive behavioural changes. Work with foster carers, special guardians, prospective adopters, and caregivers to ensure children's needs are met, that they make good progress, and are prepared for their transition to adulthood. Living in London promises a unique lifestyle blend of culture, history, and modern amenities. With an array of activities, attractions, and excellent transport links, you'll find it a city brimming with opportunities, making it a great place to live and work. Join us in making meaningful contributions to the lives of children and families across this lively city. 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.