Social Worker - Children in Our Care Team
Our Children in Our Care Team is committed to providing outstanding care and support to children and young people who are looked after by the local authority. As a Social Worker in this vital team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive, achieve their potential, and experience stability and positive relationships.
You'll manage a diverse and complex caseload, building meaningful relationships with children and their families, foster carers, and a wide range of professionals. Your work will focus on securing permanence, promoting well-being, and advocating tirelessly for the best interests of each child.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of children's needs, wishes, and feelings, ensuring their voice is central to all plans.
- Develop, implement, and review robust care plans that promote permanence, safety, and well-being, whether through adoption, Special Guardianship Orders, or long-term fostering.
- Form strong, trusting relationships with children and young people, acting as their advocate and champion.
- Work in partnership with foster carers, residential staff, parents, and other family members, providing support and challenge as needed.
- Liaise effectively with schools, health professionals, CAMHS, and other agencies to ensure holistic support for children in our care.
- Prepare and present reports for Looked After Children Reviews, statutory meetings, and court proceedings as required.
- Identify and manage risks effectively, ensuring safeguarding remains paramount in all aspects of your work.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory requirements and local policies.
About You:
We're looking for an enthusiastic and resilient Social Worker who meets the following criteria:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, BA Hons Social Work, MA Social Work).
- Current Social Work England registration.
- Demonstrable post-qualifying experience in children's social care, with specific experience of working with looked after children or in a permanence team.
- A comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989, and statutory guidance related to looked after children.
- Excellent assessment, analytical, and risk management skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
- A child-centred approach, with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children in care.
- The ability to manage a demanding caseload, prioritise effectively, and work autonomously as well as part of a supportive team.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes (or ability to travel across the local area).
To apply please contact Lara on 0191 211 1382
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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