Initial repsonse Team - Senior Practitioner

Senior Practitioner - Initial Response Team
Newcastle, UK
£26 - £30 per hour

About the Role: Randstad is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Initial Response Team in Newcastle.
This role is crucial for providing immediate and effective support to children and families at the point of first contact.
If you have strong assessment skills and are passionate about safeguarding vulnerable children, this position offers a rewarding and impactful career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Initial Assessments: Conduct and oversee comprehensive assessments to identify the needs and risks of children and families at the point of first contact.
• Safeguarding: Implement immediate safeguarding measures to protect vulnerable children, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Decision Making: Make informed decisions quickly, coordinating the appropriate interventions and support services.
• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to social workers within the Initial Response Team, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Case Management: Maintain accurate and detailed records, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with relevant legislation and policies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Social Work Qualification: Must be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience: Significant experience in child protection and assessment within a frontline social work setting.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a team, ensuring high standards of practice.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly 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

we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

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.