Social Worker

Social Worker - Children Looked After Team
Stockton on Tees, UK
£24 - £30 per hour

About Us: Randstad is excited to collaborate with the Children Looked After (CLA) Team in Stockton on Tees to recruit a passionate and dedicated Social Worker.
If you are driven to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children, this role is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced social worker with a commitment to supporting children and young people in care?
In this role, you will manage a caseload of looked-after children, working to ensure their safety, well-being, and positive development.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of looked-after children, ensuring that their care plans are effectively implemented and reviewed regularly.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children, carers, and families to support their emotional and social development.
• Attending and contributing to child protection conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection and looked-after children.
• Maintaining accurate records of assessments, care plans, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in a social work role, particularly working with looked-after children or within a children's social care service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with children, carers, and professionals.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to social care and child protection.

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 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.