Qualified Social Worker

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Do you have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families?
If so, Randstad is currently recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Lancashire County Council's Duty and Assessment Team in Preston. This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate ranging from £34 to £38 per hour.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supervision and support
- Dedicated consultant providing personalised assistance
- Access to our e-learning online portal for CPD/training
- Weekly payroll
- Competitive pay rates
- Collaboration with a leading local authority
- Regular updates on locum posts through weekly mailers
- Referral bonus of up to £300 for successful referrals (T&Cs apply)
- Access to a wide range of discounts through the Hapi App
- Access to free health-care, medical, and financial advice
Responsibilities:
- Engage with children and their families, providing stability and support during their involvement with the service.
- Ensure timely completion of assessments for children and families requiring services.
- Conduct Child & Family Assessments, coordinate Child In Need Planning, and participate in Strategy Meetings/S 47 Enquiries leading to Initial Child Protection Conferences.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and risk management abilities.
- Previous court experience, particularly in initiating proceedings or EPO applications, is desirable.
- Familiarity with Signs of Safety and Safe & Together frameworks is advantageous.
Requirements:
- Registration with Social Work England
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
- Enhanced DBS clearance
Experience:
- Specialisation in working with children
If you have any questions or wish to apply for this role, please contact Cameron at 0330 024 8775. Alternatively, you can apply below, and I will reach out to you shortly.
Considering a career change but uncertain about this opportunity? Whether you're already established in your field, new to the locum market, or exploring new permanent roles, we offer various exciting opportunities with competitive pay and flexible arrangements. Call 0330 024 8775 for a confidential discussion about your options.
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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