Ready to step into a vital frontline role and make an immediate impact?
On behalf of the Health and Social Care Partnership, Randstad is urgently recruiting an experienced and dedicated Children & Families Social Worker who is available to start immediately.
We are looking for a resilient, skilled professional who can confidently manage a complex, statutory caseload covering Child Protection, Looked After at Home, and Permanence cases. Because this team is managing a high volume of critical work, we require someone who can hit the ground running with minimal hand-holding. To maintain continuity of care for these vulnerable children and families, we can only accommodate full-time workers for this position.
Hours: Full-Time (36 hours/week) | No part-time options available
Why Join This Team via Randstad?
- Immediate Start: Skip the long delays-if your compliance is ready, we want you in post as soon as possible.
- Guaranteed Full-Time Hours: Secure a stable, full-time 36-hour weekly schedule within a supportive management structure.
- Meaningful Casework: Take ownership of rewarding, long-term permanence and protection work that truly changes outcomes for young people.
- The Randstad Experience: Benefit from streamlined fast-track compliance, reliable weekly payroll, and a dedicated consultant who handles everything behind the scenes.
What You'll Be Doing
You will be managing a busy, varied statutory caseload, ensuring that children and young people are safe, supported, and settled. Your day-to-day will involve:
- Managing complex Child Protection cases, including executing risk assessments and safety plans.
- Supporting children who are Looked After at Home, working closely with parents and wider support networks to ensure positive outcomes.
- Driving Permanence pathways forward, ensuring timely, stable, and long-term planning for children who cannot remain at home.
- Attending Children's Hearings, Court, and multi-agency case conferences to advocate for the best interests of the child.
What We Need From You (The Requirements)
Due to the urgent and complex nature of this statutory workload, candidates must meet all the following criteria:
Professional Registration: Active registration with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) as a qualified Social Worker.
Direct Experience: A proven track record handling statutory Child Protection and Permanence cases within a UK local authority.
Full-Time Availability: Able to commit fully to a standard 36-hour work week (please note, part-time hours cannot be considered at this time).
Immediate Availability: Ready to start ASAP or on a minimal notice period.
Driver: A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for community and home visits.
Ready to Make an Immediate Move?
Frontline roles with this level of stability and impact fill up incredibly fast.
Apply Today: Click the apply button to submit your CV for immediate review, or contact the Randstad team directly to fast-track your onboarding and start date.
Randstad is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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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