Qualified Social Worker (Looked After Children )

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?

Do you have a passion for helping others?

If so, Randstad are recruiting for a Children'S Social Worker to join Sheffield Council - Looked After Children Team. This is a full-time role offering Up to £35/hr

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Weekly payroll
• Competitive pay rates
• Working with a top local authority
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)

Overview:

• We are looking for two Advanced social work practitioners for our Children looked after service to support vulnerable young people in Sheffield. Within CLA the case load is diverse and there is never a dull moment. We work with a variety of young people with different plans for their future, this includes adoption, foster care, residential homes, living with parents, Reg 24 carers etc.
• With manageable caseloads, social workers in CLA have the ability to work with young people long term to build meaningful and trusting relationships, remaining with young people through highs and lows. Overall, CLA offers diverse learning experiences for social workers. It encompasses a multitude of different assessment and direct work skills which supports social workers to build on their professional development in a supportive work environment.
• The young people we work with are often varied in terms of history, care plans and identity, which offers social workers a broad range of day-to-day experiences, which are both challenging and exciting. You must have at least three years post qualification experience and be able to work at and advanced practitioner level undertaking complex casework including court work. Travel out of city may be required.

Requirements:

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

Experience:

• Children's Social Worker

If you have any further questions or wish to apply for this role then please get in touch with Akhil 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 or email 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.

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.