Workington | £55 per hour
We're looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to lead our Support and Protect Team in Workington. If you're a passionate leader dedicated to safeguarding children and empowering your team, this is for you.
You'll ensure high-quality social work practice, provide robust oversight, and foster a supportive environment for your staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and supervise a team of social workers.
Provide regular, high-quality, and reflective supervision.
Allocate and oversee caseloads, ensuring timely interventions.
Ensure child-centred, evidence-based assessments and plans.
Chair team meetings and promote collaborative working.
Authorise key decisions, assessments, and plans.
Monitor team performance and identify improvements.
Manage complex and high-risk cases.
Act as an escalation point for complex issues.
Champion best practice in safeguarding and child protection.
Contribute to strategic service development.
Key Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker.
Social Work England registration is essential.
Updated Enhanced DBS required.
Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social care, with supervisory/management experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance.
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Ready to make a significant impact? Contact us to apply or learn more!
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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