<h2>This is a wonderful poem written by Charmaine Malcolm, a fellow of Frontline:</h2>
 Dear social worker, Waking up over the past few weeks to reports in the media that social workers are child killers, baby snatchers and evil people. Well, it simply is not true. There have been many children whose lives have been ended prematurely, by people they expected to protect them and not one of them died at the hands of their social worker, not one. Social worker, whilst you are a valuable resource to the nation you are not yet as respected as other professionals, your profession has had significant fiscal deficits and this has affected recruitment, retention, resources, caseloads and of course morale. Social worker I know you work compassionately and meaningfully with children, because you know how important it is to secure better outcomes for the children you see. Social worker, each day you wake up with a passion to help the most vulnerable members of our society, during the pandemic you have been instrumental in keeping children safe. You continued to visit children, you went the extra mile, you responded to increased complexity without additional resources, you worked whilst experiencing your own trauma and personal problems. You supported the sickness and significant bereavements without community and within your personal lives. You navigated new government systems to help our families where poverty became their new normal and food banks became their life supply. You supported families when their universal credit was reduced, you have seen mental health complexity increase amongst parents, children and amongst work colleagues. You have been exhausted, you have worked during your annual leave, you continue to come into work when you are unwell, you are anxious about your workload piling up and do not want to be a burden to colleagues. Social worker, you are always thinking, ever thoughtful, loving and kind. You visit families where at times the risks are unknown, no baton, no shield, no panic alarm yet you boldly go.&nbsp; I can imagine there have been times when your knees were knocking, armpits sweating and your thoughts were &ldquo;oh no&rdquo;, but you stayed, because your heart is full of gold and you go with the motto &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll leave no stone unturned, hell no.&rdquo; Social worker did you know that you not only keep children safe, but you also save lives. Just take a moment to&hellip;wait&hellip;what&rsquo;s the word&hellip;be reflective, stop, think and say &ldquo;ohhh.&rdquo; I helped a child live in a safer environment outside of their family home, I helped a child tell their story to the police when they were sexually abused, it was clear that the shouting and violence between the parents were too much for the child and you said &ldquo;oh no, this cannot go on any longer.&rdquo; You used your research to make an evidenced based decision and you social worker helped those parents create a safer home. Social worker, I valued so much when that mum, do you remember her she said she felt a bit low, you helped her understand her baby blues and again you said let&rsquo;s go. Off to the GP you go, mum receives the help she needs, but still you could not let it go. Organising a family group conference, helping the family develop a plan, your words &ldquo;it must be meaningful&rdquo; and you were intentional to help the family create a &lsquo;meaningful plan.&rsquo; Social worker do you remember your words &ldquo;mum can have time to JustBe&rsquo; and how wonderful it was to see the babies care supported by the wider family.&nbsp; Social worker that was you, you took the time to think and see what was needed for the mum and baby. I mean, I could go on at telling you how fabulous you are. So, you twisted my arm, close your eyes and listen to these words: you are amazing, spectacular, tremendous, energetic, wonderful, insightful, curious, exceptional, child centred, thoughtful, compassionate, kind, empathetic, research minded, reflective, awesome, skilled, professional and the reality is I could tell you how valuable and fabulous you are for hours. Each day commit to taking 5 minutes to stop and reflect on you and what you bring to the profession. Social worker think about all the miracles you make happen. Social worker you are warm, kind, strong, compassionate and full of strength. I see you, I hear you and grateful you&rsquo;re still here. Social worker the media are still learning how to respect your profession and right now you are going to rise up and not succumb to their oppression. Be courageous, be strong, be vocal and be bold because you dearest social worker are one of the mightiest and most cherished people we have in our nation overall.

'Dear Social Worker....'

<h5>We want to help change the public perception of Social Work and focus on what makes our sector such a good place to be! Yes there will always be issues as in any line of work, but being a Social Worker can bring so much satisfaction and positivity, especially when positively affecting change in the life of a person in need. Here is the first in a series of good news stories from real Social Workers, sharing their real stories. We hope you enjoy.</h5>
I was in my local Aldi queuing up with my shopping where a man stood behind me with a 11 ish year old boy. The 11 year old was huffing that there was a queue and that they should open more tills, I chuckled to myself and turned round and said &lsquo;You&rsquo;re not wrong there!&rsquo; The young boy look familiar and so did the older male he was with. It instantly clicked, he was a child that I had removed from his parents during the pandemic due to long standing neglect and his parents alcohol and drug use. The wider family were desperately sad that they couldn&rsquo;t have him long term but he was destined for great things. It was a case I was covering on behalf of my colleague whilst she was off sick- I had only met him maybe 5/6 times before I had to issue proceedings, there was always something so loveable about him. A care order was granted and it was agreed for him to go into long term foster care, his parents didn&rsquo;t contest the care plan and have never turned up to contact. I immediately said &lsquo;are you (Childs name)?&rsquo; He said yes! I introduced myself to him and said do you remember me? He took a second, I think because I was out of work clothes, in his local Aldi and didn&rsquo;t look my usual professional self. He said YES! He instantly hugged me and said &lsquo;thank you, I love my foster family.&rsquo;
I was gobsmacked at his response- he told me how he was moving up to senior school, he sees his wider family once a month for the weekend and loves his foster brother. The foster carer also put two and two together and recognised me and told me how well he was doing and how proud they were.
Whilst still waiting in the queue the foster carer quickly ran to grab something he forgot- I had a brief moment with him alone when I said &lsquo;are you sure you&rsquo;re happy?&rsquo; The young boy said his views with conviction and that he truly was happy. And I believe him.
We paid for our shopping and continue to have a catch up chat, he asked how my dog was and whether I still had the &lsquo;nice car&rsquo; that I drove him from his parents to placement in. He was so brave that day.
I wished him well and told him that if he ever saw me to come and say hello, he promised he would and we had a farewell hug, instigated by him. I packed my shopping in my car and sat there full with emotion, but happy emotions that he was doing more than just ok.
Social worker is ever demanding, ever stressful and ever scrutinised. Yet moments like that, that really do catch you off guard with real success stories are the reason we do our job. I will forever remember the bravery of him and the power of loving foster carers.
<h5>Have you got a story you would like to share with us? Contact our team on 01635 226 350 or send over your experiences via email to hello@sheldon-phillips.com</h5>

Good News Story #1

<h3>Explanation of the new IR35 Legislation, our thoughts and what Sheldon Phillips are doing to help you with the new changes.</h3>
 Following a lengthy consultation period in August of 2016, HMRC have confirmed that their planned legislation change to IR35 will go ahead, taking effect on 6th April 2017. Sheldon Phillips have been heavily involved with the consultation meetings with HMRC and our industry body, the REC. As well as a written letter to HMRC, we also took the opportunity to directly write to the Chancellor of The Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Education and Child Protection. You may have seen our letter on our website and also on Linkedin. In short, anyone falling &ldquo;inside IR35 legislation&rdquo; will be subject to deemed employment dedications which will be made by the entity that pays the worker using their own Ltd Company (PSC) which in most cases will be the Recruitment Agency, i.e. Sheldon Phillips. Off Payroll Explained Off payroll describes anyone who is paid out side of normal PAYE processes; so anyone using their own Limited Company (PSC) would be categorized under this term.
<h4>Current Process</h4>
Under the current legislation, the liability to pay all deemed employment taxes falls on the Ltd Company &ndash; Income Tax, National Insurance and Employers NI contributions. If you fall outside of IR35, you would traditionally take a lower salary via payroll and then take dividends from the company, therefore paying less tax. Falling inside IR35 means that your income is deemed as employed income, therefore income tax, etc should be paid to HMRC in the normal way. HMRC estimate there are more than 200,000 Limited Company&rsquo;s in the UK and by their own admission, cannot allocate enough resource to investigate whether each company is operating in the correct way.
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<h4>Moving Forward</h4>
From April 6th 2017 when the new legislation is introduced, HMRC will move the liability to make deemed employment payments for workers operating their own Ltd Company to the entity who pays the invoice; Sheldon Phillips. There are a number of criteria that would place a worker within IR35 legislation but the main parameters for this would be if the worker is providing a personal service, if they are subject to supervision, direction and control and also the right to provide a substitute. Due to the Professional code of practice and criteria from both BASW and the HCPC it is our belief that all social workers will be subject to the new changes within IR35 legislation. Receiving supervision or working in a controlled way is something all social workers are subject to and as a contractor, you cannot simply send a substitute worker to carry on with your allocated cases should you not be able to attend work in your assignment. That person would be subject to an interview process, compliance checks and it would not provide continuity or stability to the service users of the authority, therefore it would not be accepted.
Local Authorities and MSP&rsquo;s In the coming weeks, once official communication has been received by HMRC, Local Authorities and MSP&rsquo;s (Matrix, REED, De Poel) will need to decide on their own action regarding these changes and in some cases, may mean that using a PSC (Ltd Company) will simply not be allowed. Other options available will be to use a compliant Umbrella Company and for your agency to put you through their own PAYE processes. In practice, going through agency PAYE will dramatically reduce your hourly rate and so it is our understanding that you will be better off using a compliant Umbrella Company, through which you will be eligible for employment rights like holiday pay, sick pay, etc. Our Commitment To You To ensure that these changes are handled correctly and to avoid any disruption to your assignments, we at Sheldon Phillips are here to help guide you through every step of the way. We will be arranging an event in London for all of our Social Workers to attend, along with any colleagues who would be interested to talk about the legislation face to face and provide you with viable options for compliant Umbrella Companies. There will be a dedicated Q&amp;A section to try and put any concerns you have to rest, so you can concentrate on your busy working lives. This will be communicated shortly via email, our website and on Linkedin.

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Candidate Consultant - Sheldon Phillips - Newbury

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the field of social work recruitment? Sheldon Phillips, a leading social work recruitment agency based in Newbury, is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Candidate Consultant.

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Position: Candidate Consultant

Location: Newbury

Salary: &pound;18,000 - &pound;22,000 per annum (plus commission)

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About Sheldon Phillips:

Sheldon Phillips specialises in providing top-notch recruitment solutions for social work professionals. We collaborate with Local Authorities, Independent Fostering agencies, Charities and private companies across the UK, ensuring the placement of qualified social work staff to meet the unique needs of our clients.

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Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Assist Recruitment Consultants in managing portal applications and ensuring a smooth recruitment process.</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Engage with live contractors to gather timesheet details, ensuring timesheets are signed off by managers to avoid delays to payment runs</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Conduct regular catch-up conversations with contractors to gauge job satisfaction, address concerns, and foster positive working relationships.</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Perform light resourcing for job vacancies, actively seeking qualified social work professionals to meet client needs.</li>
</ul>

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Qualifications and Skills:

<ul>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Strong organisational abilities with attention to detail.</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">A positive and proactive attitude towards problem-solving.</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Previous experience in recruitment or a related field is an advantage but not a requirement</li>
</ul>

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Benefits:

<ul>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Competitive salary with the potential to earn commission</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Training and development opportunities to enhance your career in recruitment</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Collaborative and supportive team environment</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Opportunities for career progression within the organization</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Dress down Friday</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Monthly Incentives</li>
	<li class="MsoNoSpacing">Fun, supportive work environment</li>
</ul>

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If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for social work recruitment and enjoy engaging with people, we want to hear from you! Join our team at Sheldon Phillips and contribute to making a positive impact in the social work sector.

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How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience to <a href="mailto:jtrick@sheldon-phillips.com" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline">jtrick@sheldon-phillips.com</a>&nbsp;or call 01635 226 350

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Candidate Consultant

Devon Council are looking for a Team Manager to join their Assessment & Intervention Team. This is a Full-Time Locum Social Work role.

About The Role:

An experienced Team Manager to support and guide the practice of social workers in Devon&rsquo;s Duty and Assessment Team to ensure our children and young people are receiving the right interventions at the right time, to improve their outcomes.&nbsp; 

Key Responsibilities:

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Make a vital contribution to the delivery of high-quality services and play an important part in quality assuring work and performance managing staff where needed.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">managers are asked to model a restorative approach across our teams and will be expected to attend and engage with mandatory training, which has been a significant investment for us to build, maintain and repair relationships with our children and families.</li>
</ul>

About You:

To apply for this role, you will need to be experienced as a Team Manager in Safeguarding and court work and should have strong interpersonal and relationship skills to lead, support and develop the team.&nbsp; 

BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

What&rsquo;s On Offer?

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px">&pound;48.00p/h</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Hybrid Working &ndash; 2 Days a week in Office.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">Weekly &pound;150p/w Accommodation allowance (50miles+)</li>
</ul>

Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really - we aren't pushy or too needy...we know that what you want is to be listened to! You want an agency that will pro-actively look for your next role. 

That's why we have been so successful, because this is YOUR job search, not ours.

If you want to know more about any of our Social Work positions give us&nbsp;a call on&nbsp;

<a href="glocom://01635226350" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline" title="Click to dial with CallSwitch">01635 226350</a>

Social Worker

Devon Council are looking for an Advanced Social Worker to join their Children & Families Team. This is a Full-Time Locum Social Work role with a caseload across Mid & East Devon.

About The Team:

You will be working with children and families with a complexity of needs. Your role will include undertaking in-depth assessments and through supervision and mentoring, you will share your knowledge and experience with colleagues and students to continually improve practice standards within your team.

Key Responsibilities:

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Demonstrate the ability to work with families with complex needs within a multi-agency environment</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of social work mentoring and coaching colleagues</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">Be able to lead improvement and challenge the quality of social care practice in a constructive manner</li>
</ul>

About You:

To apply for this role, you will need least 3 years post qualification experience. BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

What&rsquo;s On Offer?

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px">&pound;46.00p/h</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Hybrid Working &ndash; 2 Days a week in Office.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">Weekly &pound;150p/w Accommodation allowance (50miles+)</li>
</ul>

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Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really - we aren't pushy or too needy...we know that what you want is to be listened to! You want an agency that will pro-actively look for your next role. 

That's why we have been so successful, because this is YOUR job search, not ours.

If you want to know more about any of our Social Work positions give us&nbsp;a call on&nbsp;

<a href="glocom://01635226350" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline" title="Click to dial with CallSwitch">01635 226350</a>

Child Protection Social Worker

Dorset Council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children with Disability Team. This is a Full-Time Locum Social Work role based in Westport House, Wareham.

About The Team:

This team support children with disabilities and their families across East Dorset and Purbeck. Their main focus is to assess needs, develop care plans, coordinate services, and work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Manage a caseload of up to 18 children (CP, CIN, CIC cases).</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Provide direct support and advocate for children and families.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Engage in multi-agency working with Health, SEN, ID CAMHS, CAMHS, and MH</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">settings.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Handle safeguarding concerns and conduct Section 47 investigations.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Apply the Mental Capacity Act for children aged 16+.</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">Maintain accurate case records and reports.</li>
</ul>

About You:

To apply for this role you will need least 3 years post qual experience working with disabled children or young adults. Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and short break procedures. BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

What&rsquo;s On Offer?

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px">&pound;42.00p/h</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">Hybrid Working &ndash; 2/3 Days a week in Office.</li>
</ul>

Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really - we aren't pushy or too needy...we know that what you want is to be listened to! You want an agency that will pro-actively look for your next role. 

That's why we have been so successful, because this is YOUR job search, not ours.

If you want to know more about any of our Social Work positions give us&nbsp;a call on&nbsp;

<a href="glocom://01635226350" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline" title="Click to dial with CallSwitch">01635 226350</a>

Children Social Worker

Dorset Council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Preparation for Adulthood Team. This is a Full-Time Locum Social Work role based in Central Dorset.

About The Team:

In this team focusing on children and adults with an emphasis on preparation for adulthood. This role supports young people aged 14-25 as they transition into adulthood, ensuring their care needs are thoroughly assessed and met according to the Care Act.

Key Responsibilities:

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Conduct comprehensive Care Act assessments for young people aged 14-25</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Utilise a strengths-based approach to support and empower individuals</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Provide support and guidance to young people and their families</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Recent experience in conducting Care Act assessments</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">Experience with either children or adults, particularly in transition and preparation for adulthood</li>
</ul>

About You:

To apply for this role you will need least 3 years post qual experience working with children or young adults. BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

What&rsquo;s On Offer?

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px">&pound;42.00p/h</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">Hybrid Working &ndash; 1-2 Days a week in Office.</li>
</ul>

Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really - we aren't pushy or too needy...we know that what you want is to be listened to! You want an agency that will pro-actively look for your next role. 

That's why we have been so successful, because this is YOUR job search, not ours.

If you want to know more about any of our Social Work positions give us&nbsp;a call on&nbsp;

<a href="glocom://01635226350" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline" title="Click to dial with CallSwitch">01635 226350</a>

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Somerset Council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children Looked After Team.&nbsp; This is a Full Time, Locum Social Work role based in Mendip

About The Team:

You will have the opportunity to support profound changes to a child's life, building long term relationships to see them through their journey.&nbsp; This Team will give you a unique opportunity to work with unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. 

Key Responsibilities:

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:12px">To be passionate and enthusiastic in improving outcomes for the most vulnerable young people within the Children Looked After (CLA) service. </li>
	<li style="margin-left:12px">Provide a gold star service for all children and young people.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:12px; margin-bottom:11px">Promoting positive outcomes for children both educationally and socially with reconnection for all families wherever possible.</li>
</ul>

About You:

To apply for this role, you will need least 3 years post qualification experience. Experience in Children Looked After and Court Work is required. BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE). You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle. 

What&rsquo;s On Offer?

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:32px">&pound;38.00p/h</li>
	<li style="margin-left:32px">Hybrid Working &ndash; 2 Days a week in Office.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:32px; margin-bottom:11px">Good Ofsted Rated LA</li>
</ul>

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Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really - we aren't pushy or too needy...we know that what you want is to be listened to! You want an agency that will pro-actively look for your next role. 

That's why we have been so successful, because this is YOUR job search, not ours.

If you want to know more about any of our Social Work positions give us a call on 

01635 226350

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Looked After Children Social Worker

Somerset Council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team.&nbsp; This is a Full Time, Locum Social Work role based in Mendip

About The Team:

You will be working alongside families to support and develop motivations for change and to improve the outcomes for our most vulnerable young people and families. You will also work with children and families who are experiencing challenges around complex neglect, sexual harm, physical harm, risks outside of the home including child exploitation, and parental learning difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:32px">You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. </li>
	<li style="margin-left:32px">You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a positive difference to children and families and empower families to make and sustain changes. </li>
	<li style="margin-left:32px; margin-bottom:11px">You will be a competent IT user, able to use or learn to use LiquidLogic. </li>
</ul>

About You:

To apply for this role, you will need least 3 years post qualification experience. Experience in Child Protection and Children in Need and Court Work is desirable. BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE). You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle

What&rsquo;s On Offer?

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:32px">&pound;38.00p/h</li>
	<li style="margin-left:32px">Hybrid Working &ndash; 2 Days a week in Office.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:32px; margin-bottom:11px">Good Ofsted Rated LA</li>
</ul>

Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really - we aren't pushy or too needy...we know that what you want is to be listened to! You want an agency that will pro-actively look for your next role. 

That's why we have been so successful, because this is YOUR job search, not ours.

If you want to know more about any of our Social Work positions give us a call on 

01635 226350

Children's Social Worker

Dorset Council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Permanence Team within their Children in Care Service. This is a Full-Time Locum Social Work based in North Dorset.

About The Team:

This role focuses on working directly with children in care (0-18 years), advocating for their needs, ensuring their voices are heard, and engaging in permanence planning.

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Work directly with children in care, advocating for their needs and ensuring their</li>
</ul>

voices are known.

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's needs.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Undertake safeguarding enquiries and develop permanence plans.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Engage in reunification assessment and care planning.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Apply trauma-informed knowledge and experience to support children in crisis.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Children Act, Working</li>
</ul>

Together, and Care Planning.

About You:

To apply for this role, you will need least 3 years post qualification experience. It&rsquo;s essential you have knowledge and experience working with Children In Care and Care Planning.

&nbsp;BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

What&rsquo;s On Offer?

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Up to &pound;42.00p/h</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">Hybrid Working &ndash; 3 Days a week in Office.</li>
</ul>

Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really - we aren't pushy or too needy...we know that what you want is to be listened to! You want an agency that will pro-actively look for your next role. 

That's why we have been so successful, because this is YOUR job search, not ours.

If you want to know more about any of our Social Work positions give us&nbsp;a call on&nbsp;

<a href="glocom://01635226350" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline" title="Click to dial with CallSwitch">01635 226350</a>

Children In Care Social Worker

Swindon Borough Council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Positive Futures Team. This is a Full-Time Locum Social Work role.

About The Team:

Within the leaving care service, you will manage a caseload of young people who are preparing to leave care. You will also be working with the allocated Pathway Advisors for the young person who are also based within our service.&nbsp; The service links in early with the young people transferring for other services and you will lead on the completion of pathway plan assessments and the initial pathway plan

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Lead on the completion of pathway plan assessments and the initial pathway plan.</li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">It will be your ongoing responsibility to maintain the plans in line with the required legislation up until the young person is 18 years old when they will then fully transfer to their allocated Pathway Advisor. </li>
	<li style="margin-left:8px">Managing your own caseload, you will also be required to be part of our duty system that provides additional support to our young people alongside our Pathway Advisors.</li>
</ul>

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About You:

To apply for this role, you will need least 3 years post qual experience working with children and young adults. BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

What&rsquo;s On Offer?

<ul style="margin-bottom:11px">
	<li style="margin-left:8px">&pound;35.00p/h</li>
	<li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px">Hybrid Working &ndash; 2-3 Days a week in Office.</li>
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Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really - we aren't pushy or too needy...we know that what you want is to be listened to! You want an agency that will pro-actively look for your next role. 

That's why we have been so successful, because this is YOUR job search, not ours.

If you want to know more about any of our Social Work positions give us&nbsp;a call on&nbsp;

<a href="glocom://01635226350" style="color:#467886; text-decoration:underline" title="Click to dial with CallSwitch">01635 226350</a>

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