Location: Hybrid
Rate: £38 per hour
Contract: Locum
Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week in the office
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker – Safeguarding Children to join the OAS team on a locum basis.
This role is suited to a confident and experienced social worker with a strong background in children's safeguarding who can hit the ground running and manage a complex workload effectively.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies to ensure that safeguarding concerns are identified and addressed appropriately, with the child's welfare and best interests at the centre of all decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Manage an allocated caseload of children and families with safeguarding needs.
Undertake high-quality assessments and develop effective plans to safeguard children.
Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and assess risk.
Work in partnership with children, parents, carers and other professionals.
Develop and maintain effective multi-agency relationships.
Ensure children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all interventions.
Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
Attend relevant meetings, reviews and professional discussions.
Manage workload effectively and meet statutory timescales.
Promote positive outcomes and improved safety and wellbeing for children and families.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional experience.
Strong and demonstrable experience in children's safeguarding.
Experience managing complex safeguarding cases and caseloads.
Ability to work confidently and independently with minimal supervision.
Strong assessment, communication, analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures, legislation and best practice.
Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment.
Enhanced DBS clearance or willingness to obtain one.
Must be able to work hybrid, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
Important Application Requirements
Candidates must have relevant safeguarding experience and be able to hit the ground running.
Why Apply?
💷 £38 per hour
🏢 Hybrid working
📍 Minimum 3 days in the office
👥 Children's Safeguarding
📄 Locum opportunity
If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker with strong safeguarding experience and are available for a new locum opportunity, get in touch today to discuss the role further
Salary description
£37.00 - £39.00 per hour