The Role
As a Social Worker in the Connected Carers Team, you will play a crucial role in providing substitute family care for children. You'll work with parents, carers, children, and other professionals, focusing on the needs of children and young people who are looked after.
You will be responsible for:
Assessments: Conducting assessments for substitute family care.
Support: Working with connected carers and families to support children in their new homes.
Collaboration: Building strong working relationships with other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to care.
Communication: Using your strong verbal and written skills to produce high-quality reports and communicate effectively with all parties involved.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a social worker with the skills and experience to make a real difference.
Essential Requirements:
A recognised Social Work qualification (BA SW, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent).
Current registration with Social Work England.
Post-qualification experience in working with children and families.
A good understanding of child development and the needs of looked-after children.
Knowledge of the legal framework surrounding fostering and substitute family care.
A full UK driving license or access to a means of mobility support.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Skills:
Experience working with foster carers or connected carers.
Experience in designing and delivering training to others.
Knowledge of areas such as attachment, loss, resilience, or direct work with children.
If you are a committed social worker who wants to work in a dynamic team and make a tangible difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply. Please call 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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