Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?
Do you thrive off creating positive outcomes for vulnerable children?
If so, Randstad are recruiting for a Social Worker to join Blackburn Council's Child Protection Team. This is a full-time role, offering upto £40 per hour.
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supervision
- Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
- Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
- Weekly payroll
- Competitive pay rates
- Working with a top local authority
- Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
- Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
What You'll Do:
- Hold a protected caseload of Child Protection and CiN.
- There may be opportunity also to work in the court arena and undertake proceedings.
- 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.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement with children, families, and professionals.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, managing a complex caseload and meeting deadlines.
- High level of emotional resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Requirements:
- Social Work England registered
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
- Enhanced DBS
Experience:
Childrens Social Work
If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role then please get in touch with Bikram 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 or email 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.
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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