Safe and support team - North Tyneside

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families facing challenging circumstances? Are you passionate about providing early intervention and support to families to keep children safe and thriving?We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Children Social Worker to join our dedicated Safe and Support Team. In this role, you will play a vital role in supporting families to overcome difficulties, build resilience, and create a safe and nurturing environment for their children.Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments: Carry out thorough assessments of families facing challenges, including parental capacity, child protection concerns, and family needs.
• Develop and implement tailored support plans: Develop and implement individualised care plans to address the specific needs of families, promoting their well-being and creating positive outcomes for children.
• Provide direct support and guidance: Offer direct support and guidance to families, including parenting support, family therapy, and linking them to relevant community resources.
• Advocate for families needs: Champion the needs of families, ensuring they have access to appropriate services and support, and their voices are heard.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners: Work closely with other professionals, including health visitors, school staff, and other agencies, to ensure a coordinated response to families needs.
• Contribute to service development: Engage in ongoing professional development and actively participate in initiatives to enhance the team's knowledge and practice in early intervention and family support.

Essential Requirements:

• Must hold a relevant Social Work qualification (e.g. DipSW, BSc, MA) and be registered with Social Care England.
• Proven experience working with children and families in a safeguarding context.
• Ability to build rapport with families and other professionals, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Ability to assess complex information, identify risks, and recommend appropriate actions.
• A passion for safeguarding children and a dedication to ensuring their safety and well-being.

To Apply:

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.