Social Worker - Children and Families

Are you a Qualified Social Worker looking for a new and exciting role in Children and Families?

Look no further…

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Clackmannanshire Council's Children and Families Service. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Competitive rates of pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

Responsibilities:

• Specialising in statutory Child Protection is expected to hit the ground running with high-level risk assessment and legal maneuvers.
• Leading Section 47 (Statutory) enquiries.
• Participating in multi-agency IRDs to determine the immediate safety plan for a child after a referral.
• Applying the National Practice Model to analyse the "Trigger Trio" (Domestic Abuse, Substance Misuse, and Mental Health) within the household.
• Drafting and executing Child Protection Orders (CPOs) and providing expert testimony in Sheriff Court for permanence or supervision orders.
• Managing complex cases.
• Preparing comprehensive "Social Background Reports" for the Children's Reporter and advocating for the child's best interests during Hearings.
• Carrying a caseload of children in kinship care, foster care, or residential settings, ensuring statutory reviews are timely and robust.
• Agency workers in Clacks are often brought in to stabilize high-pressure teams; you will likely manage a full, complex statutory caseload from day one.
• Recording all interventions and assessments accurately within the local authority's database (ensure you are familiar with current Scottish recording standards).
• Self-Directed Work.

Requirements:

• PVG
• SSSC registration
• Social Work Degree

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on [phone removed] or . 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 contact me on the details above.

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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Children services