Support and Protect Team
Randstad · Workington, North West
Support and Protect Team at Randstad, based in Workington, North West. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Workington, North West · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 7 Aug 2026
Reference PR-1291050
About the role
Social Worker
Support and Protect Team
£45 per hour
Hybrid Working
Duties:
- Evaluate the needs, risks, and strengths of individuals and families to determine the necessary level of support and protection.
- Create detailed care plans tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, outlining goals, interventions, and expected outcomes.
- Offer emotional support, counselling, and guidance to individuals and families dealing with various issues such as abuse, neglect, mental health problems, or family breakdowns.
- Assist clients in accessing necessary services, including health care, housing, education, and financial support.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive the appropriate services and support from other agencies and organisations.
- Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or other safeguarding concerns, and take appropriate action to protect individuals at risk
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams to implement safeguarding measures, including placing individuals in safe environments, providing emergency support, and monitoring ongoing risk.
- Collaborate with other professionals such as health care workers, educators, law enforcement, and community organisations to provide comprehensive support and protection.
- Manage a caseload of clients, ensuring regular follow-ups, reviews, and adjustments to care plans as needed.
- Respond to crises and emergencies, providing immediate support and coordination of services to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions, assessments, plans, and interventions, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
- Ensure all actions and interventions comply with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, including child protection laws, mental health regulations, and confidentiality agreements.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay updated on best practices, legal requirements, and new developments in social work and safeguarding.
- Attend regular supervision sessions to reflect on practice, discuss challenging cases, and receive support and guidance from supervisors.
- Conduct community outreach and education programs to raise awareness about safeguarding issues, available support services, and the role of social workers in the community.
Why work with Randstad:
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Please reach out to abigail on [phone removed]
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
education
BA in social work
Reference: PR-1291050 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 7 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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