Qualified Social Worker

Are you an experienced Adult's Social Worker?

Are you passionate about about your job?

Do you have the expertise to effectively assess and prioritise referrals?

Yes?
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Lancashire County Council's Wellbeing and Early Support (Risk Assessing Referrals). This is a full time role, offering an amazing pay rate of £33 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
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

Responsibilities:

• To undertake risk assessments on incoming referrals to the Wellbeing and Early Support Service.
• The role will focus on prioritising cases for allocation and ensuring the effective triage and response to referrals to promote positive outcomes for children and families.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of referrals to identify the level of risk and priority for allocation.
• Screening and Triage: Evaluate incoming information, ensuring referrals meet the appropriate thresholds and are directed to the right services.
• Decision-Making: Use professional judgment to prioritize referrals based on safeguarding concerns, urgency, and service user needs.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multi-agency partners, including health, education, and voluntary organisations, to gather relevant information and inform assessments.
• Recording and Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed case records in line with local authority policies and procedures.
• Legislation and Guidance: Ensure all decisions and actions comply with statutory requirements, including the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Safeguarding: Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns promptly and ensure appropriate protective actions are taken.
• Service Improvement: Contribute to the development of triage and allocation processes to enhance service delivery and outcomes.

Requirements:

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

Experience:

• Adults

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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