Senior Social Worker/Senior Practitioner Homeless Intervention Team

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has an exciting Locum opportunity available for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join a well-established Homeless Intervention Team in Birmingham.

Team/Specialism: Homeless Intervention
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour (assignment rate)
Contract: Locum, 3-Months
Hours: Full-time
Hybrid working

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

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Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
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About the role:

The Homeless Young Person's Team support young people aged 16 and 17 years old who are at risk of homeless are homeless. We complete S.17 assessments in line with the Southwark Judgement and the Homeless Reduction Act

Duties of the Senior Social Worker/Senior Practitioner:

Provide direct social work services to homeless individuals and families, including assessments, case planning, and interventions.
Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring that all clients receive personalised and effective support.
Mentor and support junior staff and volunteers, promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Work closely with housing providers, mental health services, and other relevant organisations to coordinate comprehensive support for clients.
Respond to emergency situations involving homelessness, providing immediate support and referrals to appropriate services.
AAdvocate on behalf of clients to secure necessary resources and services, ensuring their rights and needs are met.
Requirements of the Senior Social Worker/Senior Practitioner:

Degree or equivalent in social work
Current Social Work England registration
Significant frontline experience in Children’s Services
Would be ideal to have Homeless team experience
We welcome applications from Social Workers who meet the above requirements.

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. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement