Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?
Do you thrive off of making significant changes to the lives of children and their families?
Yes?
Randstad are seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join Blackburn and Darwen Council's Child Protection, Pre-proceedings and Care Proceedings Team. This is a full time role offering an amazing rate of £39 per hour.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supervision
- Competitive rates of pay
- Weekly pay
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
- A full range of free training available
- Free access to 100's of discounts on the Happi App
- Free access to healthcare and financial advice
Responsibilities:
- Carrying a caseload of Child Protection, pre-proceedings and some care proceedings work.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's needs, including risk assessments and analysis of parenting capacity.
- Develop and implement effective intervention plans to address identified concerns and improve outcomes for children and families.
- Provide direct support to children and families, offering guidance, advice, and access to appropriate services and resources.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals, such as social workers, therapists, and legal representatives, to ensure coordinated and holistic support for families.
- Prepare high-quality reports and attend court hearings, presenting evidence and recommendations in a clear and professional manner.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all work and maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures pertaining to child protection and safeguarding.
- Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks and develop effective intervention plans.
- High level of emotional resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Develop plans, progress permanency, work well in a multi-agency setting and ensure that statements, assessments and recording is of a good quality.
- Produce a good standard of report writing and be able to give evidence in court.
- Have experience of managing looked after children and children with CP plans.
- Have experience of undertaking viability assessment and writing court reports.
- Hold cases within care proceedings (and a few supervision orders) and cases going to adoption.
- Have court experience, knowledge and be able to write court reports, undertake parenting assessment and work with children placed with their parents, other family members or in our care.
Requirements:
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
- Social Work England Registration
- Enhanced DBS
Experience:
- Children
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah 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 & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 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.
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