We are recruiting for one of out Clients at North East Lincolnshire.
We are a small and friendly Local Authority (LA) on a transformative journey, committed to providing exceptional care and support to vulnerable children. Our Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service (CASS) is at the forefront of this mission, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our community.
Job Description: As a Social Worker in our Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service (CASS), you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality assessments and safeguarding support to children in need. We believe in delivering personalized care and maintaining a manageable caseload, which is why our Social Workers case hold 25 children or less. These cases encompass a mix of complexity, allowing you to enhance your skills and broaden your expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments to understand the needs and risks of children and families
- Provide timely interventions and support plans to ensure the well-being and safety of children
- Case hold a small number of Court and Child Protection cases, advocating for the best interests of children
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other Social Workers, health professionals, and external agencies
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, adhering to statutory requirements and best practice guidelines
Work-Life Balance: At our LA, we value the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We understand the demands of the job and offer our employees the opportunity to enjoy remote working options. This flexibility allows you to manage your workload effectively while having more time for personal commitments and self-care.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Social Worker with relevant certifications and registrations
- Demonstrated experience in Children's Services, preferably within assessment and safeguarding
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
- Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to manage complex cases
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building
Salary and Benefits: We recognize the value of your expertise and commitment, which is why we offer a competitive rate of £40 per hour for this position. Additionally, you will have access to our comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions and opportunities for professional development.
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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