Children's Social Worker - Children In Care

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Children in Care Social Worker to join our dedicated team. This role focuses on providing high-quality support and care management for children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and positive development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of children in care, ensuring each child receives individualized and effective support
• Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing care plans
• Monitoring and reviewing care plans to ensure they meet the needs of the child
• Working closely with foster carers, residential staff, and other professionals to support the child's placement
• Ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and safeguarding procedures
• Preparing reports for court and attending court proceedings when necessary
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a degree in Social Work
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE)
• Experience working with children in care or in a similar role
• Strong assessment, planning, and intervention skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external partners
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer:

• Competitive rate of £30.57 per hour
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing 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.

experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team

qualifications

university

education

BA in social work