Social Worker - Duty & Assessment Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title

Social Worker – Duty & Assessment Team

Specialism

Social Worker – Children

Location

Lancashire, UK

Salary

£36.00 per hour

Type

Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker within the Duty & Assessment Team in Lancashire, earning £36.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent opportunity to work at the front door of Children's Social Care. You will play a vital role in safeguarding children and supporting families through timely assessments, interventions, and multi-agency collaboration. Covering areas including Fylde and Wyre, with office bases in Fleetwood, Lytham St Annes, and Kirkham, this role offers a varied and rewarding working environment.

Perks and benefits

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Part Time / Full Time

Choose a working pattern that fits around your lifestyle and personal commitments.

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Hourly Pay

Earn a competitive rate of £36.00 per hour, rewarding your skills and experience.

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Professional Growth

Gain exposure to a wide range of safeguarding and assessment work, enhancing your expertise and career development.

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Networking Opportunities

Build strong professional relationships with colleagues and partner agencies across multiple services.

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Meaningful Impact

Make a real difference in the lives of children and families by ensuring they receive timely support and protection.

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Varied Experience

Enjoy the flexibility and diversity that locum work provides while broadening your professional knowledge.

What you will do

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Referral Management

Receive, screen, and respond to referrals relating to children and families, assessing risk and determining appropriate interventions.

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Assessment

Complete Child and Family Assessments and other statutory assessments within legislative timescales.

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Direct Work

Undertake home visits and engage directly with children to understand their lived experiences, wishes, and feelings.

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Safeguarding

Identify safeguarding concerns, assess risks, and implement protective measures where significant harm is identified.

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Case Management

Manage a varied caseload including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law Outline (PLO) cases.

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Risk Assessment

Complete evidence-based risk assessments and provide professional recommendations to inform decision-making.

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Family Support

Work with families to identify strengths, build resilience, and promote positive outcomes for children.

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Multi-Agency Working

Coordinate assessments and interventions alongside education, health services, police, early help teams, and voluntary organisations.

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Professional Meetings

Participate in strategy discussions, child protection conferences, core groups, legal planning meetings, and safeguarding forums.

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Report Writing

Prepare clear, analytical reports for conferences, court proceedings, and statutory reviews.

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Record Keeping

Maintain accurate and timely records using the council's electronic case management systems.

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Duty Responsibilities

Contribute to duty rota requirements and respond promptly to urgent safeguarding referrals.

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Professional Development

Engage in supervision, reflective practice, audits, and continuous learning opportunities.

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Equality and Inclusion

Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout all aspects of practice.

Qualifications / Requirements

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Social Work Qualification

Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.

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Registration

Current Social Work England registration.

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Experience

Previous experience within Children's Social Care, particularly in Duty, Assessment, Safeguarding, or Front Door services.

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Safeguarding Knowledge

Strong understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and statutory guidance.

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Assessment Skills

Proven experience undertaking assessments and managing risk effectively.

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Court Knowledge

Understanding of Public Law Outline processes and court-related social work practice.

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Communication Skills

Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and report-writing abilities.

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Organisational Skills

Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment.

Why Lancashire

Lancashire offers a fantastic quality of life with its beautiful coastline, rolling countryside, vibrant towns, and rich cultural heritage. Whether exploring the Fylde Coast, enjoying local attractions, or taking advantage of excellent transport links, Lancashire provides an outstanding balance between professional opportunity and personal wellbeing. It is a wonderful place to build your social work career while enjoying everything the region has to offer.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Take the next step in your social work career and join the Duty & Assessment Team in Lancashire with Sanctuary Personnel.