Social Worker - Assessment Team

Social Worker - Assessment Team
Location: Middlesbrough, UK
£33,024 - £41,418 per annum, plus a 15% market supplement of £4,953 to £6,212

About Us:
Randstad is proud to partner with Middlesbrough Council to recruit dedicated and skilled Social Workers for their Assessment Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a permanent role with competitive pay, supporting children and families in need of early intervention, safeguarding, and assessment services.

Job Description:
As an Assessment Team Social Worker, you will play a key role in responding to referrals, conducting assessments, and working with families and children to ensure their safety and well-being.
You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to identify risks, create care plans, and make decisions that lead to positive outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct timely and thorough assessments of children and families referred to the service.
• Work closely with families to identify risks, strengths, and needs, ensuring appropriate interventions are in place.
• Develop and implement child-centred care plans, ensuring safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Collaborate with professionals from other agencies, including health, education, and housing, to provide holistic support.
• Attend multi-agency meetings, case conferences, and court proceedings as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, adhering to legal and professional standards.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in assessment, safeguarding, or statutory social work roles.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding practices, and assessment frameworks.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home or the office
• Relocation Package: Up to £8,000
• Excellent Pension: Up to 14% match
• Generous Leave: 26 days, increasing to 31 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Well-being Support: Sickness pay, counseling, and a 24/7 confidential hotline
• Discounts: Access to 100s of deals via the Hapi App
• Referral Incentive: £300 voucher for referrals (T&Cs apply)

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.
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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.