Social Worker

My Social Work News; Greenwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted social work agency is seeking a Social Worker in Greenwich. This role offers flexible working hours, either part-time or full-time, allowing for a balance in personal life while contributing positively to children's welfare. Responsibilities include safeguarding, supporting children with disabilities, and collaborating with parents and professionals. The position is ongoing, with competitive pay at £35.00 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hourly pay

Varied experience

Supportive environment

Continuous development

Qualifications

• Must provide social work support to safeguard children's welfare.
• Experience in supporting children with disabilities required.
• Must coordinate with multiple professionals for effective interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work support and interventions to safeguard children.
• Support children with disabilities, promoting a normal life.
• Determine permanence for children unable to live at home.
• Coordinate input from multiple professionals for effective outcomes.
• Support foster carers and prepare children for adulthood.

Skills

Social work support and interventions

Ability to support children with disabilities

Coordination with other professionals

Focus on child development and well-being

Job description

Children’s Locality / Safeguarding, Greenwich, UK – Locum | £35.00 per hour | Ongoing

Join our vibrant team in Greenwich as a Social Worker within the Locality Team, working across Children’s Locality and Safeguarding. This locum position offers part-time or full-time options, giving you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while making a tangible impact in the lives of children and families.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible hours: Choose between part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.
• Hourly pay: Only work the hours that suit you and receive pay directly for your time.
• Varied experience: Explore different roles and locations, keeping your career fresh and diverse.
• Supportive environment: Work in a collaborative team that fosters learning and professional growth.
• Continuous development: Access training and support to enhance your skills and career prospects.

What you will do

• Provide social work support and interventions to safeguard and promote children’s welfare, ensuring health, development, and secure attachments.
• Support children with disabilities, minimising the impact of disabilities and promoting a normal life wherever possible.
• Determine permanence for children unable to live at home, matching needs with a stable long-term plan.
• Ensure children’s needs align with care or pathway plans to help them progress and reach their potential.
• Focus on the child throughout assessments, planning, interventions, and reviews to achieve positive outcomes.
• Act as the lead professional, coordinating input from multiple professionals to ensure effective interventions and lasting change.
• Work closely with parents or carers to enhance protective factors and reduce risks to children’s welfare.
• Support foster carers, special guardians, and other carers, ensuring children’s needs are met and preparing them for adulthood.

About Greenwich

Greenwich offers a vibrant, welcoming community with rich history and green spaces. With excellent access to central London, it provides an ideal location for both personal and professional growth, offering a supportive and stimulating environment for social work practice.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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