Job summary
Ready for a rewarding locum role with an unparalleled work-life balance? Manx Care is seeking a dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join our Care Management Teams.
This is your chance to make a profound impact on the lives of children and young people in a stunning island location, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed for locums. You will manage a complex caseload, acting as the Lead Professional for children in need, under protection plans, or looked after.
We offer a highly competitive rate, plus a monthly £600 accommodation allowance and travel benefits including return flights. If you are a registered Social Worker with UK experience and a passion for child-centred practice, apply now.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be the Lead Professional for a complex and varied caseload, focusing on the island's most vulnerable children and young people. Your core duties will include undertaking assessments, formulating and implementing robust care plans, and championing the voices of children and families. A key part of your work will involve driving multi-agency collaboration to ensure a cohesive support network. You will represent the service in child protection conferences, legal proceedings, and reviews, ensuring the highest standards of statutory social work practice are consistently met.
About us
This locum role places you within Manx Care, the organisation delivering health and social care on the beautiful Isle of Man. You will be joining their supportive Children & Families division, a close-knit team known for its collaborative and professional atmosphere.
This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a stunning location. You'll gain diverse experience within a dedicated service while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. The role comes with a highly competitive hourly rate, a dedicated consultant for seamless support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed for locum professionals. Its the perfect blend of a rewarding career and an exceptional lifestyle.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview
Ready for a locum role that offers both professional challenge and an unparalleled lifestyle? We are seeking a dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join the Children & Families Care Management Team on the Isle of Man.
This is your chance to make a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package in a stunning island location. You will be part of a supportive, close-knit team committed to the highest standards of statutory social work. If you are a registered Social Worker with recent UK experience and a passion for child-centred practice, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you will be the Lead Professional for a complex and varied caseload, focusing on the island's most vulnerable children and young people. Your core duties will include:
Acting as the Lead Professional in statutory cases that require a qualified Social Worker, including child protection, care proceedings and looked-after children.
Undertaking assessment, planning, implementation and review of social work processes alongside children and their families.
Bringing together a multi-disciplinary team around the child to ensure a cohesive and effective support network.
Maintaining timely and accurate records of cases, plans and actions in line with Divisional policy.
Attending and contributing to case conferences, meetings, and court sessions, submitting verbal and written reports as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Overview
Ready for a locum role that offers both professional challenge and an unparalleled lifestyle? We are seeking a dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join the Children & Families Care Management Team on the Isle of Man.
This is your chance to make a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package in a stunning island location. You will be part of a supportive, close-knit team committed to the highest standards of statutory social work. If you are a registered Social Worker with recent UK experience and a passion for child-centred practice, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you will be the Lead Professional for a complex and varied caseload, focusing on the island's most vulnerable children and young people. Your core duties will include:
Acting as the Lead Professional in statutory cases that require a qualified Social Worker, including child protection, care proceedings and looked-after children.
Undertaking assessment, planning, implementation and review of social work processes alongside children and their families.
Bringing together a multi-disciplinary team around the child to ensure a cohesive and effective support network.
Maintaining timely and accurate records of cases, plans and actions in line with Divisional policy.
Attending and contributing to case conferences, meetings, and court sessions, submitting verbal and written reports as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Social Work or equivalent and current registration with Social Work England or equivalent body.
- A minimum of one years post-qualifying experience, with recent experience of working in statutory childrens social work.
- Experience in undertaking child protection investigations and knowledge of the UK/IOM legislative framework.
- Experience of court proceedings and the ability to produce timely, accurate written reports.
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure, manage a complex workload, and communicate effectively at all levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Social Work or equivalent and current registration with Social Work England or equivalent body.
- A minimum of one years post-qualifying experience, with recent experience of working in statutory childrens social work.
- Experience in undertaking child protection investigations and knowledge of the UK/IOM legislative framework.
- Experience of court proceedings and the ability to produce timely, accurate written reports.
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure, manage a complex workload, and communicate effectively at all levels.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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