Senior Practitioner - Social Worker, Children Looked After Through Care Team
Darlington, UK
£24 - £30 per hour
About the Role:
Randstad is recruiting a dedicated Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join the Children Looked After Through Care Team in Darlington.
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This role offers an opportunity to provide critical support and guidance to children and young people in the care system, helping them navigate their journey towards stability and independence.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will also mentor and support other social workers within the team, sharing your expertise to enhance overall practice standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of looked-after children and young people, developing and implementing tailored care plans to meet each individual's unique needs and circumstances.
- Conduct regular assessments and reviews to ensure that care placements and interventions remain in the best interests of the child or young person.
- Work closely with foster carers, families, and professionals in education, health, and other fields to ensure coordinated, holistic support.
- Provide mentorship, supervision, and guidance to social workers, helping to develop their skills and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.s.
- Act as a trusted advocate for looked-after children, ensuring that their voices are heard and incorporated into all decisions affecting them.
- Stay updated on best practices, policies, and legal standards, particularly around safeguarding, fostering, and child development.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with valid Social Work England registration.
- Extensive experience working with children looked after, in a senior or supervisory capacity.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act and safeguarding policies.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively with children, families, and a multidisciplinary team.
- Proven ability to manage complex cases, supervise staff, and support the professional development of team members.
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
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.
