Wakefield Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children in Need Social Worker to join our dynamic team. This role involves working with children and families to provide support, manage risk, and ensure the safety and well-being of children in need.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting thorough assessments of children and families
- Developing and implementing care plans and interventions
- Managing a caseload of children in need
- Collaborating with multi-agency teams to provide holistic support
- Ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines and safeguarding procedures
- Maintaining accurate records and documentation
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with a degree in Social Work
- Registration with Social Work England (SWE)
- Proven experience working with children and families, ideally within a Children in Need context
- Strong assessment, planning, and intervention skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external agencies
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What We Offer:
- Competitive rate of £35 per hour
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Flexible working arrangements
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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