looked after through care team - senior practitioner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance and supervision to a team of social workers and support staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to looked-after children and young people.
• Manage a caseload of complex cases, offering advanced practice skills and knowledge to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Lead and contribute to the planning and review of care plans, ensuring that they are tailored to meet the individual needs of each child or young person.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies, including education, health, and legal services, to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to care.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, promoting best practices in safeguarding and child protection.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a valid Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience working with looked-after children and young people, including complex case management..
• In-depth knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and looked-after children legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Commitment to promoting the welfare and development of children and young people.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly pay-rates
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App

How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0191 5359054 and can share the CV on

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.

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.