Qualified Social Worker | Duty and Assessment

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?

Are you looking to embark on a fulfilling career?

Do you strive to make positive outcomes for vulnerable children?

Yes?

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Lancashire County Council's Duty and Assessment Team. This is a full time role, with a fantastic pay rate of 36 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free parking
• Supervision
• Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Weekly payroll
• Competitive pay rates
• Working with a top local authority
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to 300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

Responsibilities:

• Respond to new referrals and undertake timely assessments in line with statutory guidelines (including S17 and S47 of the Children Act 1989).
• Complete Child & Family Assessments to identify needs, risks, and necessary interventions.
• Make threshold decisions and determine appropriate levels of support or escalation.
• Carry out strategy discussions and joint visits with police or other professionals when required.
• Initiate and lead Section 47 enquiries when there are safeguarding concerns.
• Present cases to legal gateway for Public Law Outline (PLO) or Care Proceedings where necessary
• Engage children and families in direct work to gain their views and ensure their voices are central to planning.
• Work closely with schools, health professionals, early help, and other agencies to gather information and coordinate responses.
• Prepare clear, analytical reports for Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Reviews, and court.
• Use Signs of Safety framework to assess risk and safety, and inform planning.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all work on the case management system.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, supervision, and reflective practice discussions.
• Work flexibly and manage a fast-paced duty rota, balancing crisis work with ongoing assessments.

Requirements:

• Social Work England registered
• Social Work Degree or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on (phone number removed) otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call (phone number removed) and 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.

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