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Social Worker - Referral and Assessment Team
Gateshead, UK
£24 - £27 per hour
About Us:
Randstad is proud to partner with the Referral and Assessment Team in Gateshead to recruit a skilled Social Worker.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to engage with children and families at a critical point in their journey, ensuring timely and thorough assessments to safeguard children and promote their well-being.
Job Description:
As a Social Worker in the Referral and Assessment Team, you will be responsible for completing initial assessments, identifying risks, and making recommendations for interventions to support children and families.
Your role will involve working in a fast-paced environment, responding to new referrals, and collaborating with multi-agency professionals to deliver effective services.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial assessments of children and families to identify risks, needs, and required interventions.
- Develop action plans and refer families to appropriate services based on identified needs.
- Work closely with children, families, and professionals from various agencies to ensure coordinated and effective support.
- Attend child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and court hearings as required.
- Regularly review cases to monitor progress and ensure appropriate interventions are in place.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Previous experience in a Referral and Assessment Team or similar social work role is essential.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive 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 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.
