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Children in care Social Worker

Randstad Care
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Durham, Durham DH1 5UL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a dedicated Children's Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team, focusing on the well-being and development of children in care.
  • The role involves managing a caseload, collaborating with various stakeholders to create individualized care plans, and providing both practical and emotional support.
  • Candidates must have a relevant Social Work qualification and proven experience working with looked-after children.
  • The position requires a DBS on the update service and emphasizes a strong commitment to advocating for children's rights and needs.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and applicants should have at least two years of experience in a similar role.

Children's Social Worker - Children in Care TeamWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children's Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team. In this role, you will play a vital part in the lives of children in our care, promoting their safety, well-being, and development as they navigate the challenges of being looked after.Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of children in care, providing ongoing support and guidance as they transition through different placements and stages of their lives.
  • Work collaboratively with children, foster carers, adoptive parents, and other professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans that address their specific needs and aspirations.
  • Offer practical and emotional support to children in care, building positive relationships and fostering a sense of trust and security.
  • Champion the best interests of children, ensuring their voices are heard, their rights are protected, and they have access to appropriate services and resources.
  • Prepare reports and attend court hearings related to care proceedings, advocating for the best interests of children.
  • Work closely with foster carers, adoptive parents, school staff, health services, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated response to children's needs.

We are looking for social workers with a strong understanding of the needs of looked-after children, proven experience working with children in care, and a genuine commitment to their well-being and positive outcomes.Essential Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker: Must hold a relevant Social Work qualification (e.g. DipSW, BSc, MA) and be registered with Social Care England.
  • Experience with Looked After Children: Proven experience working with children in care, demonstrating an understanding of the challenges they face and the support they need.
  • DBS: on update service

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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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.