children and families team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to evaluate risks, needs, and strengths

• Develop and implement individualised care plans including Child Protection, Child in Need, and Looked After Children plans-ensuring timely reviews and multi-agency coordination

• Execute direct work with children and families; offering support, advocacy, guidance, and practical help

• Identify and manage safeguarding concerns, collaborating with statutory partners (e.g., police, health, education) and preparing documentation for legal proceedings as needed
  
  Maintain high-quality records and ensure compliance with the Children Act, Working Together guidance, and local authority policies

• Participate in multi-agency meetings (Core Group, CIN/LAC reviews), build partnerships, and represent children's voices in various forums

Essential Requirements:

• Recognised social work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, BA/BSc in Social Work) and registration with Social Work England

• Experience in direct work with children in need, child protection, or looked-after services, including case management and risk assessment

• Strong knowledge of statutory frameworks (Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together etc.)

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; ability to manage challenging caseloads under pressure

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

• Being part of a council-led children's services team with a real commitment to child safety and well-being.

• Opportunity for multi-agency collaboration and structured professional support.

• Competitive hourly rate reflecting North East of England standards.

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.