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Are you a compassionate and skilled Children and Families Social Worker dedicated to safeguarding children and empowering families in Edinburgh? We are looking for a proactive and committed individual to join a dynamic social work team focused on delivering positive outcomes for children and their families. This role specifically covers the full breadth of children and families social work. This is an exciting opportunity to provide crucial support and make a lasting impact within the vibrant community of Edinburgh.
About the Role:
As a Children and Families Social Worker, your responsibilities will include:
Undertaking initial assessments and direct assessment of needs and risk in relation to children and families.
Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families' needs, risks, and strengths.
Developing, implementing, and reviewing child protection plans, care plans, and permanency plans.
Providing direct work and support to children, young people, and their families.
Managing a diverse caseload, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
Participating in court proceedings, preparing reports, and giving evidence as required.
Undertaking crisis intervention and managing complex situations with sensitivity and professional judgment.
Job requirements:
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent
- Child protection qualification
- Member of the Scotland Social Services Council (SSSC)
- Member of the PVG scheme
- The ability to work independently, and show excellent organisational skills
Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:
- Flexible hours, weekdays and weekends
- Competitive rate of pay
- Free training to keep up to date with your Continuous
- Professional Development
- Contributory pension
- Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
- Help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required
- Dedicated Randstad consultant - one point of contact
- Weekly payroll
If you are a Qualified Social Worker who excels in care, we would love to speak to you. For more information about the role please apply for this role or contact Kyle Graham on 01312400887 or via email
Do you know anyone that may be interested in this role? A £300 referral bonus is available - subject to Ts and Cs.
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.
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