Are you an experienced and dedicated Social Worker looking for a new challenge?
Darlington Borough Council is seeking a highly motivated Senior Social Worker to join their compassionate and committed Children in Care team.
In this vital role, you'll manage a complex caseload of children in care, providing high-quality social work support and ensuring their well-being and positive outcomes. You'll be instrumental in meeting service demands, working collaboratively with children, families, carers, and other professionals.
They're looking for someone who can demonstrate excellent assessment, planning, and intervention skills. Due to the nature of our work, you'll also need to be prepared to travel to visit some children who are placed out of the Darlington area.
What We're Looking For- A qualified and registered Social Worker with significant post-qualifying experience in children's social care, ideally within a Children in Care setting.
- Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding caseload.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to children in care.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- A commitment to promoting the voice of the child and ensuring their best interests are at the heart of all decisions.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a supportive team.
- A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for business use is essential.
They offer a supportive working environment where professional development is encouraged. You'll be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. We provide regular supervision, training opportunities, and a commitment to your well-being.
If you're passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children in care and ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply!
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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