Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people? Are you dedicated to providing stability, support, and permanence to those in need? Durham Council is seeking enthusiastic and experienced individuals to join our Looked After and Permanence Team. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, read on!
Position: Looked After and Permanence Team Member
Location: Durham, United Kingdom
Job Type: Contract/Temporary (with possibility of extension)
About the Role:
As a Looked After and Permanence Team Member, you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people who are in the care system or in need of permanence solutions. You will work closely with social workers, foster carers, adoptive families, and other professionals to ensure the well-being and stability of these vulnerable individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with social workers to assess the needs of children and young people in care and develop appropriate care plans.
- Support the matching and placement process for children and young people requiring foster care or adoption.
- Coordinate and participate in family finding activities to identify suitable permanent placements.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to foster carers and adoptive families, ensuring their needs are met.
- Conduct regular visits and reviews to assess the progress and well-being of children and young people.
- Advocate for the rights and best interests of children and young people within the care system.
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals to access additional support and services when required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, case files, and documentation.
Requirements:
- A relevant qualification in social work, social care, or a related field (e.g., Diploma in Social Work, BA in Social Care).
- Proven experience in working with looked after children, care leavers, or adoption services.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and policies surrounding looked after children and permanence.
- Strong assessment and care planning skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload, while maintaining attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and work effectively under pressure.
- Proficiency in using relevant IT systems and software for recording and reporting purposes.
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.