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Are you a committed Senior Qualified Social Worker within Children's Services ?Are you looking for a role where you can have an immediate impact ?If so read on Key aspects of role Focuses on Strength Based Assessment, Active Care Planning, and Strong Partnership working. There is opportunity in this role to undertake a wide variety of support and safeguarding work with children and families,working directly with some of the most vulnerable children open to the service in order to ensure the child is heard and able to participate in their own service plan.DutiesMain Purpose of Post:Social Workers are one group of staff within the social care sector. It is principally through Social Workers that Local Authorities meet their statutory obligations under the Social Services and Well-being Act (Wales) 2014 and others.The overall purpose of the Social Work role within Children's Services is to assess, risk assess and provide a service to children and their families, where possible maintaining children in their families. In situations where risk cannot be managed, to develop plans which keep children safe and able to achieve their full potential. In doing this, the Social Worker must adhere to the relevant legislation and regulation, as well as Powys County Council Policies and Procedures. Principal Responsibilities:To provide a social work service to individual children and young people with a view to keeping them safe and enabling them to achieve to their fullest potential within a setting that provides legal permanence.To work as part of a team, undertaking tasks on a duty rotational basis, and providing cover for absent colleagues.To foster and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and partners that enable the team to work effectively.To identify risk issues in relation to the circumstances of individual children, and to ensure that there is safeguarding in place in order to minimise risk.Ensure that the needs of individuals and their carers are assessed holistically, packages of care negotiated, monitored and reviewed.Risks to individuals and others are assessed and balanced in a way that promotes independence of service users and their carers. Decisions about allocating scarce resources are made.Equal opportunity and respect for diversity and difference is promoted.Social inclusion of isolated and vulnerable people is promoted.Abuse of vulnerable adults and children is investigated.Collaboration and multi-disciplinary working with other agencies is strengthened.Accountability for their actions through effective, accurate recording of decisions. Benefits Dedicated consultant - one point of contact £100 per week accommodation allowance for those that qualify Accredited training / keep up to date - manual handling, health and safety at work, conflict management, safeguarding vulnerable adults/children Weekly payrollCompetitive pay ratesFull time and part time shifts availableWorking with a top local authorityWeekly mailers keeping you up to date with posts within your localityReceive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)Do you have some more questions regarding this or any other role?If you are interested in discussing the position further, please contact Ian Davies on 02920 877510 for a confidential discussion.Are you thinking about a change in your career? Whether you are in a permanent position, an existing Temporary role or you are moving back to the job market and are exploring your options, we have opportunities that are exciting, well paid and flexible.I have over 20 years experience in recruiting. If this particular role does not sound quite right for you, we have a wide selection of roles across the country that may not be advertised. We are also able to source a particular role to suit your requirements, so whether you work with children or adults in any particular speciality, please get in touch to see how we can support you!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.

Do you enjoy supporting vulnerable children to overcome challenges?Do you want to help vulnerable children to reach their full potential?Are you a Qualified Social Worker with supervisory experience ?We are proud to be the first tier supplier into Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, we will provide you with unique opportunities first and keep you informed of all QSW assignments.Job PurposeThis is a Social Work role in the Family Placement service (Fostering & Adoption) and is responsible for providing a social work service to foster carers/adopters and children/young people to ensure that the best outcomes for children and young people is achieved at all times in line with all statutory and regulatory requirements, alongside our client's policies and procedures.The role will also contribute to the development of the service by working collaboratively with Family Placement colleagues undertaking such activities as recruitment and training and supporting the wider Family Placement agenda.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide customised and focused Social Work support to our client's cohort of foster carers and/or adopters to ensure they provide a safe and secure environment for children/young people placedUndertake appropriate Social Work assessments in line with the needs of the service usersAdhere at all times to relevant Safeguarding procedures and immediately reporting child protection concerns internally in line with our client's policy and when appropriate to external bodiesMaintain knowledge and understanding of and adhere at all times to all our client's policies and procedures, legislative requirements and relevant inspection bodies criteriaProduce Social Work reports to be used externally and internallyRepresent our client's and/or the service at external and internal meetingsIn accordance with our client's policies and procedures, assist senior management to address service complaints as and when requiredAs and when required, provide support to colleagues at Joint Supervision meetingsContribute to the development of the service by:Ensuring the voice of children/young people and carers/adopters are represented in the service through engaging in and where appropriate lead in the delivery of participation and consultation activitiesDelivering relevant training to our client's cohort of foster carers and adopters to the relevant standards on both a group and individual basis and provide feedback to enable training materials to be updated to remain relevant and effectiveProviding feedback to enable the development of service policies and procedures or assist with service development projects in line with service business plansSupervision of staff, students or volunteers may be expectedAllocating work, day to day supervision & supportKey ActivitiesBelow is an overview of the key tasks and activities that are associated with the role on a day to day basis within the Family Placement context. Please note this list is not exhaustive and is provided as an overview only.FosteringRegular supervisory visits, including unannouncedMaintain accurate case recording at all timesCompletion of Form F assessmentsPartake in the Duty SystemAttend relevant multi agency meetingsRepresenting the organisation at internal and external meetingsProducing qualitative reports to be shared with relevant external agencies (e.g. Court, Local Authority/Trust, regulatory bodies)Participation and consultation events with carers, children & young peopleTraining delivery in both Group and Individual settingsa basic understanding of the welsh language is desirable Why let this opportunity slip through your fingers?Do you have some more questions regarding this or any other role?If you are interested in discussing the position further, please contact Ian Davies on 02920 877510 for a confidential discussion.I have over 20 years experience in recruiting. If this particular role does not sound quite right for you, we have a wide selection of roles across the country that may not be advertised. We are also able to source a particular role to suit your requirements, so whether you work with children or adults in any particular speciality, please get in touch to see how we can support you!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.

Do you enjoy supporting vulnerable children to overcome challenges?Do you want to help vulnerable children to reach their full potential? Why would you miss out on this fantastic opportunity?As well as working with a top local authority in the area, we are able to offer an attractive hourly rate.Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:- Flexible hours, weekdays and weekends- Competitive rate of pay- Free training to keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development- Contributory pension- Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)- Help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required- Dedicated Randstad consultant - one point of contact- Weekly payrollResponsibilities:- Senior Social Worker to work within the Children and Families Team- Supervision of Social Workers (6.25 social workers in total within the team)- Case planning- Chairing- Home meetings- Based in HawickThis could be the perfect position in which to realise your career goals.Who do you know that may be interested in this role? A £300 referral bonus is available - subject to Ts and Cs.Requirements:- Degree in Social Work or equivalent- Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registered - Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly, under direction and independently where necessaryWhy let this opportunity slip through your fingers? Do you have some more questions regarding this or any other role?If you are interested in discussing the position further, please contact Leah Rowley on 07825 865146 / for a confidential discussion. If you are happy to move forward with the process and are successful to be put forward for this role, a conversation can also be arranged with the Manager to discuss the details about the position further. This gives you the opportunity to ask more questions and to assess if this is the right role for you.Being a preferred supplier to numerous local authorities and NHS trusts, we can give you access to a wide range of vacancies.Are you thinking about a change in your career? Whether you are an existing locum or you are new to the locum market and are exploring your options, we have opportunities that are exciting, well paid and flexible.I have over 15 years experience recruiting within the health care market. If this particular role does not sound quite right for you, we have a wide selection of roles across the country that may not be advertised. We are also able to source a particular role to suit your requirements, so whether you work with children or adults in any particular speciality, please get in touch to see how we can support you!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.

Are you a committed Senior Social Worker? Do you have a passion for providing first-class support to Adult Services?If so, then we have the role for you!As well as working with a top local authority in the area, we are able to offer an attractive hourly rate.Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:- Flexible hours, weekdays and weekends- Competitive rate of pay- Free training to keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development- Contributory pension- Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)- Help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required- Dedicated Randstad consultant - one point of contact- Weekly payrollResponsibilities:Senior Social Worker to work in the Young Adult Disability TeamThe position is full time, managing a team of up to 4 social workers supporting young adults making the transition from school to positive post school destinations Excellent communication skills good partnership working experience across a range of disciplines Budget management / funding packages of supportEncouraging and fostering asset based approaches and person centred planning 3 Conversations awarenessFamiliarity of AIS and EHSCP systems would be helpful, but not essential This could be the perfect position in which to realise your career goals.Who do you know that may be interested in this role? A £300 referral bonus is available - subject to Ts and Cs.Requirements:- Degree in Social Work or equivalent- Member of the SSSC- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly, under direction and independently where necessaryWhy let this opportunity slip through your fingers? Do you have some more questions regarding this or any other role?If you are interested in discussing the position further, please contact Leah Rowley on 0131 240 0887/ for a confidential discussion. If you are happy to move forward with the process and are successful to be put forward for this role, a conversation can also be arranged with the Manager to discuss the details about the position further. This gives you the opportunity to ask more questions and to assess if this is the right role for you.Being a preferred supplier to numerous local authorities and NHS trusts, we can give you access to a wide range of vacancies. Are you thinking about a change in your career? Whether you are an existing locum or you are new to the locum market and are exploring your options, we have opportunities that are exciting, well paid and flexible.I have over 17 years experience recruiting within the healthcare market. If this particular role does not sound quite right for you, we have a wide selection of roles across the country that may not be advertised. We are also able to source a particular role to suit your requirements, so whether you work with children or adults in any particular speciality, please get in touch to see how we can support you! 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.