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Social Workers and Senior Practitioners - Families First Team
Durham, UK
£20 - £31 per hour
About the Role:
Randstad is recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join the Families First Team, covering several areas across Durham, including Shildon & Chilton, Spennymoor, Ferryhill, and Consett.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with children, young people, and families, helping to provide early intervention and tailored support to prevent the escalation of complex needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments of children and families, identifying their strengths and needs, and developing outcome-focused intervention plans.
- Provide targeted support to families in need, focusing on early intervention to prevent family breakdown and promote stability.
- As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide supervision, guidance, and support to less experienced social workers, ensuring effective case management and the delivery of high-quality services.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including schools, health services, and other local authority departments, to ensure a coordinated approach to meeting the needs of families.
- Participate in regular team meetings, case reviews, and training sessions to support ongoing professional development.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with valid Social Work England registration.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act and safeguarding practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with families and professionals.
- For Senior Practitioners, previous experience in supervising staff and managing complex cases is essential.
Benefits:
- Competitive 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 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.
