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Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?
Do you have experience working as an Independent Reviewing Officer?
Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make an impactful difference to Children and their Families?
Yes?
Randstad are recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join Blackpool Council's Cared for Children team as an IRO. This is a full time role, offering a fantastic pay rate of £40 per hour.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supervision
- Competitive rates of pay
- Weekly pay
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
- A full range of free training available
- Access to 100's of discounts on the Happi App
- Access to free healthcare and financial advice
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and chair regular statutory reviews for children in care, ensuring their care plans are robust, relevant, and in the child's best interest.
- Continuously monitor the implementation of children's care plans to ensure they are meeting statutory requirements and aligned with the child's needs, development, and wishes.
- Ensure the child's voice is central to the planning and review process by advocating for their needs and rights, ensuring their views are heard and considered at every stage.
- Challenge local authority decisions and escalate concerns when necessary, ensuring timely interventions to safeguard the child's well-being.
- Contribute to the overall quality assurance of services by identifying areas for improvement in care planning and practice and providing feedback to social work teams and management.
- Liaise with social workers, foster carers, health professionals, education providers, and other stakeholders to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to the child's care.
- Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records of review meetings, decisions, and recommendations in line with organizational policies and legal requirements.
- Ensure that all care planning and reviewing processes comply with statutory frameworks, including the Children Act 1989 and relevant regulations.
- Act as a safeguarding lead during reviews, ensuring all potential safeguarding concerns are identified and addressed promptly.
Requirements:
- Social Work England registered
- Enhanced DBS
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
Experience:
- Children
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
