Senior Social Worker Adoption Specialist

2 weeks ago


Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is an innovative recruitment agency committed to finding talented professionals like you. We are seeking a qualified Senior Social Worker Adoption Specialist to join our team in Barnsley.

Key Responsibilities:
  • We are looking for someone who can work in partnership with children, young people, and families/carers to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making.
  • This role involves undertaking assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service, assessing risk to children and young people.
  • You will plan, implement, and review a range of interventions for children, young people, and families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service.
  • Making pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection, and career development is crucial for this role.
  • Accurate, up-to-date records must be maintained safely and confidentially in accordance with the Council's policies and procedures.
  • Pro-actively engaging with colleagues and a range of organisations to identify, assess, plan for, and support the needs of children, young people, and families/carers is essential.

The salary for this permanent position is up to £44,539.

Requirements:
  • A Social Work Degree or equivalent (DipSW, CQSW, CSS) is required.
  • Social Work England (SWE) Registration is mandatory.
  • Knowledge of UK legislation relevant to children and families is necessary.
  • Experience of working with children, young people, and their families is preferred.
Benefits:
  • South Yorkshire Pension Scheme.
  • Sick pay.
  • Maternity pay.
  • Additional Annual leave (additional 5 days after 5 years' service).
  • Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per annum).
  • Flexible Hours Scheme (dependent on the needs of the service).
  • Flexible Working Opportunities – Flexi, Job Share, Parental Leave.
  • Fleet Services Home Electronics – Salary sacrifice scheme (tech products, white goods).
  • Discounts and local offers in several Town Centre shops.
  • Car lease scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Car Parking Permit Scheme.
  • Discounts on gym memberships.
  • Social Work England professional fees reimbursed.
  • Regular staff engagement through a fortnightly Children's Service's newsletter.Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity.


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