child protection social worker.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated social worker with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and families? We are currently seeking a Children and Families Social Worker to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with children, young people, and their families to provide support, guidance, and intervention in various challenging situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Intervention: Conduct thorough assessments of children and families needs, and develop and implement intervention plans to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Family Support: Provide practical and emotional support to families facing challenges, working collaboratively to enhance parenting skills and family resilience.
• Court Representation: Represent the interests of children and families in court proceedings, ensuring their voices are heard and their best interests are prioritised.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multi-agency teams, including health care professionals, educators, and community resources, to provide comprehensive support to children and families.
• Child Protection: Actively contribute to child protection procedures, including the identification and management of risks to children and the coordination of safeguarding plans.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and communication with children, families, and relevant professionals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work
• Proven experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to promoting the well-being of vulnerable children.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Empathy and resilience in dealing with challenging situations.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures in children's services.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Free training to keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
• Contributory pension
• Dedicated Randstad consultant - one point of contact
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable Children.
• Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)

If this position sounds like the next role for you, or know someone who would be a good fit. Please apply now. Alternatively get in touch with Ryan McGonagle on 0131 240 0887 or Email

Who do you know that may be interested in this role? A £300 referral bonus is available - subject to Ts and Cs.

0 referral bonus is available - subject to Ts and Cs.

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.