- Preston, Lancashire
- Contract
- £34 to £41 /Hr
- Standard
- Expires In a month
Location: East Lancashire
Hourly Rate: £34 - £41 (dependent on experience)
Duration: 3-6 months (ASAP start)
Randstad is seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities team in East Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity to work with children and young people, making a real difference in their lives while benefiting from Lancashire's supportive and flexible working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support children and young people with disabilities and their families.
- Manage a manageable caseload (15-22 cases, depending on function).
- Apply strength-based approaches and family safeguarding models.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Requirements:
- Relevant social work degree qualification.
- Current registration as a Qualified Social Worker.
- 12+ months of experience working with children and young people (experience with children with disabilities is highly desirable).
- Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Must provide a contact telephone number on your application/CV.
Why Work in Lancashire?
Lancashire offers a fantastic environment for social workers, with a focus on supporting staff and maintaining a healthy work-life balance:
- Flexible Working: Hybrid working model, with opportunities to work from home and in the office.
- TOIL (Time Off in Lieu): For hours worked beyond 37 per week.
- Manageable Caseloads: Designed to ensure quality care and support.
- Family-Friendly Employer: Helping you balance family commitments.
- Travel Benefits: Mileage paid for work-related travel.
This is an exciting time to join Lancashire's progressive and innovative Children's Services, where strength-based approaches and family safeguarding models are at the heart of practice.
📩 Apply Now!
Contact Cameron McKenzie at Randstad for more information or to apply:
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