Children and Families Team Social Worker - Redcar
Location: Redcar & Cleveland, UK
£29 - £37 per hour
About Us:Randstad is partnering with the Children and Families Team in Redcar & Cleveland to recruit a dedicated and experienced Social Worker.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference by working with children and families in need, helping to ensure the safety, stability, and well-being of vulnerable children in the community.
Job Description:As a Social Worker in the Children and Families Team, you will manage a caseload of children and families requiring intervention and support.
You will carry out assessments, develop care plans, and work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver services aimed at promoting the welfare and protection of children.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of children and families, conducting assessments to identify needs and risks.
- Work closely with children, families, and professionals from education, health, and other agencies to provide coordinated services.
- Participate in child protection conferences, core group meetings, and care plan reviews.
- Prepare reports for court and attend court proceedings as required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory and professional standards.
- Promote the safety, development, and welfare of children at all times.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Experience working in children's services, ideally within a Children and Families or Child Protection Team.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and care planning.
- Ability to manage a complex caseload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with court work and multi-agency collaboration is desirable.
Benefits:
- Competitive and Weekly pay-rates
- 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
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.
If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the CV
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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