Look After Children Social Worker - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, UK
£32 - £41 an hour
About Us:
Join our Randstad team in Middlesbrough dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to looked-after children. We believe in the importance of creating stable and nurturing environments where children can thrive and reach their full potential.
Job Description:
Are you a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a commitment to supporting looked-after children? We are seeking a skilled individual to join our team in Middlesbrough as a Look After Children Social Worker. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the safety, well-being, and positive development of children in care.
Responsibilities:
Undertake assessments of children and their families to determine their needs and circumstances, and make recommendations for appropriate care arrangements.
Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with children, their families, and relevant stakeholders, ensuring they are tailored to meet the individual needs of each child.
Provide ongoing support and advocacy to children in care, advocating for their rights and best interests.
Liaise with foster carers, residential care providers, schools, and other professionals involved in the care of looked-after children to ensure coordinated support and consistent care.
Monitor the progress and well-being of children in care, conducting regular visits and reviews, and making adjustments to care plans as necessary.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions, assessments, and interventions in accordance with legal and professional standards.
Qualifications:
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Experience working with looked-after children and/or in child protection services.
Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children and families.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child welfare and safeguarding.
Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to promoting the well-being and rights of looked-after children.
- What We Offer:**
- Competitive pay rate of £32 - £41 an hour
- Exciting temporary opportunities to make a real impact on the lives of Children and families.
- Support and guidance from a leading recruitment agency
Opportunities for continuous professional development and training FREE e learning modules that help towards your SWE registration training requirements.
- £300 referral voucher
-Access to our Hapi app to gain discounts with retailers, access to online GP services and more
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced and dedicated Social Worker looking for temporary opportunities in the North East to make a meaningful impact on the lives of childrens. we invite you to apply. You can get back to me (Shereen,) or send me an email on
Join us in our mission to protect and support the most vulnerable in our community, and use your skills and compassion to make a significant positive impact on the lives of Childrens in need.
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.