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Senior Practitioner - Looked After Through Care TeamDarlington, UK£24 - £27 per hour
About the Role:
Randstad is currently recruiting for a Senior Practitioner to join the Looked After Through Care Team in Darlington. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced social worker to take on a leadership role, supporting the care and development of children and young people who are looked after by the local authority.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert guidance and supervision to a team of social workers and support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to looked-after children and young people.
- Manage a caseload of complex cases, offering advanced practice skills and knowledge to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
- Work collaboratively with external agencies, including education, health, and legal services, to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to care.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, promoting best practices in safeguarding and child protection.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with a valid Social Work England registration.
- Significant experience working with looked-after children and young people, including complex case management.
- In-depth knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and looked-after children legislation and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and professionals.
Benefits:
- Competitive and Weekly pay-rates
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.Please submit your CV and If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the CV.
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.
