Job Description

Are you an experienced Children Social Worker?
Do you enjoy working in a challenging but rewarding role?
Yes?
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Tameside Council's Children in Care Team. This is a full time role, offering an amazing pay rate of 38 per hour.
Benefit:

• Hybrid working
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Access to all training
• 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 100's of discounts through the Happi App.
• Access to free healthcare and financial advice through the Happi App.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive care plans that prioritize the child's welfare, stability, and long-term outcomes. This includes facilitating timely permanency planning and coordinating transitions to adulthood for young people aged 16-18.
• Conducting consistent visits to children in care to assess their well-being, ensure their needs are being met, and maintain strong relationships.

Working closely with health professionals, educators, carers, and other stakeholders to provide holistic support tailored to each child's unique needs. * Ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard and considered in all decisions affecting them. This includes facilitating access to advocacy services and encouraging participation in forums like the Children in Care Council.

• Promoting educational attainment and addressing health needs by coordinating with schools and healthcare providers to support the child's development.
• Managing legal processes related to care proceedings, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and maintaining accurate records of all interventions and decisions.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree or equivalent
• Current registration with Social Work England
• Enhanced DBS

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Cameron 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.
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.

Skills Required