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Social Worker - Children in Care (SP)
Durham, UK
£24 - £31 per hour
About Us:
Randstad is proud to partner with the Children in Care Service in Durham to recruit a dedicated and experienced Social Worker.
If you have a passion for working with vulnerable children and making a lasting impact on their lives, this role offers a fulfilling opportunity to be part of a team that truly makes a difference.
Job Description:
Are you a compassionate and experienced social worker with a commitment to supporting children in care?
In this role, you will manage a caseload of looked-after children, working to ensure that their needs are met and that they achieve the best possible outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Managing a caseload of looked-after children, ensuring that their care plans are effectively implemented and regularly reviewed.
- Developing and implementing care plans that promote stability, well-being, and positive outcomes for the children.
- Building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with children, carers, and families.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and other professionals to coordinate services and resources.
- Attending and contributing to meetings, such as child protection conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection and looked-after children.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Proven experience in a social work role, particularly working with looked-after children or within a children in care service..
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with children, carers, and professionals.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to social care and child protection.
Benefits:
- Competitive and Weekly pay-rates of £24 - £31 per hour
- 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 a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0191 5359054 and can share the CV on
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.
