Social Worker - Looked After Through Care TeamDarlington, UK£20 - £26 per hour
About Us:Randstad is pleased to partner with the Looked After Through Care Team in Darlington to recruit a dedicated Social Worker.
This role is essential in supporting children and young people who are looked after, providing them with ongoing care and helping them transition successfully into adulthood.
Job Description:As a Social Worker in the Looked After Through Care Team, you will manage a caseload of children and young people in care, providing them with consistent support, guidance, and planning to ensure they achieve positive outcomes and feel empowered as they move towards independence.
Responsibilities:
Manage a caseload of looked-after children and young people, conducting regular assessments and reviews.Develop and implement through care plans tailored to each young person's needs, ensuring their safety, well-being, and personal development.Work closely with foster carers, family members, and professionals from various agencies to provide a holistic support network.Prepare reports and assessments for reviews, care planning meetings, and court proceedings.Offer advice, advocacy, and support to young people transitioning from care to independence, helping them access resources and services.Qualifications:
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.Experience working with looked-after children, preferably in a through-care or leaving-care team.Strong understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding procedures, and care planning processes.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, particularly with young people.Benefits:
Competitive and Weekly pay-ratesOne committed and dedicated point of contactAn unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi AppHow 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.If you wish to discuss this further please call 0191 5359054 and can share the CV
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.
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Keywords: Social Worker, Location: Darlington, ENG - DL3 6HX