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Children Looked After Team - Social Worker
Stockton-on-Tees, UK
£24 - £30 per hour
About Us:
Randstad is thrilled to partner with Stockton-on-Tees' Children Looked After Team to recruit a dedicated and skilled Social Worker.
Join us in this rewarding role where your expertise will make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.
Job Description:
Are you an experienced social worker with a passion for supporting children in care?
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and providing ongoing support to children in care to ensure their well-being and positive development.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting thorough assessments of children in care to identify their needs, risks, and strengths.
- Developing and implementing personalized care plans to support the well-being and development of children in care.
- Building strong, trusting relationships with children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and foster carers to coordinate and deliver effective support.
- Providing advocacy and support for children in care, helping them navigate challenges and transitions.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, care plans, and interventions 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, with a focus on looked after children.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with children, families, and professionals.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to social care and safeguarding.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay-rates of £24 - £30 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
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.
