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Children Looked After (CLA) Team

Posted 8 days ago by@ Randstad Care

  • Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
  • Contract
  • £29 to £37 /Hr
  • Standard
  • Expires In 20 days

Location : Middlesbrough Council

Pay Rate : £29 - £37

Team: Children Looked After (CLA) Team

Role : Full Time

Middlesbrough Council's Children's Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Children's Social Worker to join our dedicated Children Looked After (CLA) Team.

Your Role:

As a CLA Team member, you will be a champion for children in care, providing support, guidance, and advocacy to ensure their care journeys are positive and successful.

Your key responsibilities will include:


  • Case Management: Taking on a caseload of children in care, developing individualized care plans tailored to their needs and wishes, and ensuring their care plans are reviewed and updated regularly.
  • Direct Work with Children: Working directly with children in care, providing emotional support, guidance, and advocacy, helping them to thrive and reach their full potential.
  • Building Relationships: Developing strong, trusting relationships with children in care, their families, and foster carers, providing consistent support and guidance.
  • Supporting Transitions: Supporting children through significant transitions, such as moving between placements, returning home, or entering adulthood, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
  • Multi-agency Collaboration: Working closely with other professionals involved in a child's care, including foster carers, education staff, health professionals, and youth justice services, to ensure a holistic approach.
  • Promoting Wellbeing: Advocating for the child's rights and needs, ensuring they have access to the appropriate support and resources, promoting their safety and positive development.
  • Contributing to Team Work: Working effectively as part of a team, sharing information, and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
  • Developing Expertise: Continuously developing your knowledge and skills related to working with children in care, staying up-to-date on relevant legislation and best practices.

Key Requirements:


  • Social Work Qualification: You must be a qualified Social Worker.
  • Social Care England Registration: Essential for this role.
  • Updated DBS: Essential for working with children and families.
  • Experience with Children in Care: Demonstrated experience working with children in care and a deep understanding of their needs, challenges, and rights.

We offer more than just a job; we offer a rewarding career path.


  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Free access to 100s of discounts on the Happi App
  • Refer a friend and earn up to £300 (T&Cs apply)
  • Nationwide Access to Exciting Social Care Opportunities
  • Dedicated Consultant by Your Side
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in Middlesbrough Council

Ready to join our dedicated team and make a positive impact? Apply now!

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.