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Children in Care and Care Leavers Team - Social Worker
Newcastle, UK
£27 - £37 per hour
About Us:
Randstad is excited to partner with Newcastle's Children in Care and Care Leavers Team to recruit a dedicated and skilled Social Worker.
Join us in a vital role where your expertise will lead to positive outcomes and enhanced quality of life for those we serve.
Job Description:
Are you an experienced social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and care leavers?
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, planning interventions, and working collaboratively to support and empower children in care and care leavers.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting thorough assessments of children in care and care leavers to identify risks, needs, and strengths.
- Developing and implementing care plans to support the safety, well-being, and successful transition to independence of children in care and care leavers.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and community organizations to coordinate and improve care.
- Providing support and advocacy for children in care and care leavers, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and outcomes in line with legal and professional standards.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Proven experience in a social work role, preferably within children and family services.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with children, families, and professionals.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to social care and safeguarding.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay-rates of £27 - £37 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
we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
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.
