Are you an experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team
Do you have a passion for helping others?
If so, Randstad is recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Leicestershire County Council - Children in Care Team
This is a full-time role offering up to £38 per hour.
Here's the Role:
- Managing a caseload of children and young people who are looked after by the local authority (0-18 years).
- Undertaking statutory duties for Children in Care, including direct work, regular statutory visits, and ensuring their holistic needs (health, education, emotional wellbeing) are met.
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing robust, child-centred care plans, ensuring the child's voice is central to all decision-making.
- Working towards achieving permanence for children, whether that be reunification with family where appropriate, long-term fostering, Special Guardianship Orders, or adoption.
- Supporting children and young people in diverse care arrangements, including foster care, residential care, and supported living.
- Preparing high-quality reports for Looked After Children reviews, court proceedings, and other statutory meetings.
- Working collaboratively with foster carers, residential staff, birth families (where appropriate), schools (via the Virtual School), health professionals, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated and supportive approach.
- Championing the rights and entitlements of Children in Care and care-experienced young people.
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date, and timely case records in line with statutory requirements and council policies.
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supervision
- Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
- Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
- Weekly payroll
- Competitive pay rates
- Working with a top local authority
- Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
- Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
Requirements:
- Social Work England registered
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
- Enhanced DBS
Experience:
- Children's Social Work
If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role then please get in touch with Akhil on
0330 024 8775 Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing
candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role
We have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay and flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 or email and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
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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