Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
Join a supportive and committed Local Authority within their Children with Disabilities Team, where your skills and dedication will be truly valued.
As a frontline Social Worker, you will carry out high-quality assessments and interventions that ensure the safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes for children. This is a critical role at the point of referral, where your professional judgment and decision-making will shape the future for those in need. You will work as part of a collaborative and well-resourced team with strong multi-agency links. You will be offered reflective supervision, manageable caseloads, and a culture that promotes learning, support, and development.
You can expect a fantastic salary of:
£37,366 to £45,511 per annum DOE.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary packages with potential market supplements.
- Clear career progression and structured development pathways.
- Manageable caseloads to support high-quality social work.
- Regular, reflective supervision from experienced managers.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Comprehensive ASYE programme for newly qualified social workers.
- Ongoing CPD and access to specialist training.
- Strong focus on staff wellbeing and mental health support.
- Collaborative multi-agency working across key services.
- Culture of recognition, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Generous annual leave entitlement (starting at 26 days + bank holidays).
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement care plans for children and young people who are looked after (LAC) to ensure their safety, stability, and long-term outcomes.
- Maintain regular statutory visits and monitor the child's welfare in line with legal requirements.
- Work closely with foster carers, residential staff, and connected carers to support placement stability and meet the child's needs.
- Coordinate and chair Looked After Child reviews in partnership with Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs).
- Support children through transitions such as school changes, placement moves, or reunification with family.
- Promote the child's education, health, and emotional wellbeing by liaising with relevant professionals.
- Prepare high-quality court reports, placement reports, and permanency planning documentation.
- Advocate for the child's voice and wishes in all decision-making processes.
- Work collaboratively with legal teams for care proceedings, placement orders, or adoption planning.
- Assist young people in preparing for independence, including pathway planning and support into adulthood.
Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification or equivalent
- Social Work England registered
- Enhanced DBS
If you are not on the lookout but know someone who is, we have a Refer a Friend Scheme. You could get up to £300 in shopping vouchers.
For more information or confidential discussion, please call Lynne 0330 024 8775 or email .
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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