Social Worker - Fostering Team
Durham UK
£24 - £27 per hour
About Us:
Randstad is proud to partner with the Fostering Team in Durham to recruit a passionate and dedicated Social Worker.
Join us in this rewarding role where your expertise will directly impact the lives of children and families.
Job Description:
Are you a committed social worker with a passion for fostering and supporting children and families.
In this role, you will work closely with foster carers, children, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure that the children in foster care thrive in safe and supportive environments.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting thorough assessments of potential foster carers and preparing reports for fostering panels.
- Matching children with suitable foster carers and overseeing the placement process.
- Working collaboratively with other professionals, including social workers, health professionals, and educators, to ensure the well-being of children in foster care.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and child care.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, placements, and ongoing support.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Proven experience in a social work role, preferably within fostering or children's services.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with foster carers, children, and professionals.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to fostering and child care.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay-rates
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the CV on
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.