JOB 791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Family Safeguarding Team to work full time based in West Berkshire. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £ 41,591 per annum. Main duties: Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capabilities, including where there is hostility and risk. Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation. Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks. Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect. Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures. Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a lea