Social Worker - Kinship Team - Colindale - Sanctuary Personal

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Type:
Ongoing Locum Opportunity (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Social Worker – Kinship Team within Children’s Social Care in Colindale, earning £37.54 hourly. This is an ongoing locum opportunity that offers variety and the chance to make a significant impact. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, this role offers a flexible schedule to suit your lifestyle.

Join a dynamic team where your skills in assessing family and friend carers for children’s permanency needs can truly shine. With the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, only being in the office once per week with family visits when necessary, you can enjoy a great balance between professional responsibilities and personal life.

Perks and benefits

• Hybrid Working Model: Enjoy flexibility with office presence required just once a week and necessary family visits, allowing for a harmonious work-life blend.
• Full-Time/Part-Time Options: Tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle, offering you the freedom to manage your workload effectively.
• Supportive Team Atmosphere: Engage with a supportive team atmosphere where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career trajectory.
• Convenient Location: Convenient location with easy access to public transport, making your commute hassle-free.

What you will do

• Undertake comprehensive Kinship Care assessments, including Viability Assessments, Connected Person Assessments, and Special Guardianship Assessments.
• Complete child-centred assessments, reports, and recommendations for Court proceedings, fostering panels, and permanency planning meetings.
• Develop and review support plans for kinship carers, ensuring children’s needs are fully assessed and addressed.
• Work directly with children, families, and carers to promote stability, safeguarding, and positive long-term outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work.
• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Experience

• Post-qualification experience within a UK Local Authority Children’s Services environment.
• Experience completing Kinship Care, Connected Person, or Special Guardianship Assessments.

Colindale is a fantastic place to live and work. With its vibrant community and green spaces, you’ll find plenty to explore. Excellent local amenities and a buzzing social scene mean that life outside work is just as rewarding. Join us in Colindale, where your professional and personal journey can thrive.

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