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Connected Carers Social Worker
Middlesbrough, UK
Salary: £33,024 to £41,418 per annum, plus a 15% market supplement of £4,953 to £6,212
About Us:
Randstad is partnering with Middlesbrough Council to recruit a dedicated and experienced Connected Carers Social Worker for a permanent role.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within the fostering and kinship care services, supporting carers who look after children within their extended family or close connections.
Job Description:
As a Connected Carers Social Worker, you will work with families and children in need of care, focusing on the assessment, approval, and support of connected carers.
You will ensure that children placed with kinship carers receive the necessary care and support in a safe and stable environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of connected carers to determine their suitability to care for children within their family network.
- Provide ongoing support, supervision, and guidance to approved connected carers, ensuring they have the resources needed to provide high-quality care.
- Develop care plans that address the needs of children and ensure that their welfare is promoted in the placement.
- Work collaboratively with children, carers, and professionals from various agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with legal requirements and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Previous experience in fostering, kinship care, or children's services.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding policies, and fostering regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships with carers, children, and professionals.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home or the office
- Relocation Package: Up to £8,000
- Excellent Pension: Up to 14% match
- Generous Leave: 26 days, increasing to 31 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
- Well-being Support: Sickness pay, counseling, and a 24/7 confidential hotline
- Discounts: Access to 100s of deals via the Hapi App
- Referral Incentive: £300 voucher for referrals (T&Cs apply)
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.
