Social Worker - Connected Carers Team

Social Worker - Connected Carers Team (Form C and SGO Assessments) Durham, UK £20 - £27 per hour About Us: Randstad is excited to partner with the Connected Carers Team in Durham to recruit a dedicated Social Worker. In this role, you will be responsible for completing Form C and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments to ensure that carers are equipped to provide safe and supportive homes for children. Job Description: As a Social Worker within the Connected Carers Team, you will conduct comprehensive assessments of potential carers to determine their suitability for caring for children under kinship arrangements. You will play a critical role in evaluating and supporting carers through the assessment process, focusing on providing secure and nurturing environments for children. Responsibilities: Conduct Form C assessments and SGO assessments for connected carers, evaluating their ability to care for children in kinship arrangements. Prepare detailed reports based on assessments and present findings to the court and fostering panel where necessary. Work collaboratively with carers, children, and multi-agency teams to ensure the best outcomes for children. Provide support and guidance to carers throughout the assessment process, addressing any concerns or needs. Maintain accurate case records and ensure all work is compliant with legal and professional standards. Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, strategy discussions, and court proceedings where required. Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Previous experience in fostering, kinship care, or related assessments such as Form C or SGO. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures. Excellent assessment, report-writing, and communication skills. Ability to manage a complex caseload and work effectively within tight deadlines. Benefits: Competitive and Weekly pay-rates One committed and dedicated point of contact An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply) Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App 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. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0191 5359054 and can share the CV on 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. TPBN1_UKTJ