Qualified Social Worker | Child Protection

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?

Do you thrive off of making significant changes to the lives of children and their families?

Yes?

Randstad are seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join Knowsley Council's Child Protection Team. This is a full time role offering an amazing rate of £37 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Free access to 100's of discounts on the Happi App
• Free access to healthcare and financial advice

Responsibilities:

• Carrying a caseload of Child Protection, pre-proceedings and some care proceedings work.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's needs, including risk assessments and analysis of parenting capacity.
• Develop and implement effective intervention plans to address identified concerns and improve outcomes for children and families.
• Provide direct support to children and families, offering guidance, advice, and access to appropriate services and resources.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, such as social workers, therapists, and legal representatives, to ensure coordinated and holistic support for families.
• Prepare high-quality reports and attend court hearings, presenting evidence and recommendations in a clear and professional manner.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of all work and maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures pertaining to child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to identify risks and develop effective intervention plans.
• High level of emotional resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Develop plans, progress permanency, work well in a multi-agency setting and ensure that statements, assessments and recording is of a good quality.
• Produce a good standard of report writing and be able to give evidence in court.
• Have experience of managing looked after children and children with CP plans.
• Have experience of undertaking viability assessment and writing court reports.
• Hold cases within care proceedings (and a few supervision orders) and cases going to adoption.
• Have court experience, knowledge and be able to write court reports, undertake parenting assessment and work with children placed with their parents, other family members or in our care.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree or equivalent
• Social Work England Registration
• Enhanced DBS

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and 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.

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