Company:
Randstad Care
Location: Leicester
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Leicester City Council is seeking a Social Worker to join our Children in Need Team to play a pivotal role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at risk. The successful candidate can expect to to be paid up to £38 per hour & will be responsible for:
Conducting thorough assessments of children and families referred to the Children in Need Team, developing individualised care plans, and coordinating with relevant agencies and professionals.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to children's well-being, promoting positive parenting strategies, and connecting families to community resources.
Working effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including colleagues, parents, carers, educational institutions, and other professionals, to ensure a coordinated approach to meeting the needs of children.
Maintaining detailed and accurate case records, preparing reports, and contributing to data analysis and service evaluation.
Advocating for the rights and best interests of children, empowering families to build their own capacity, and promoting their resilience.
Providing direct support, guidance, and counselings to children and families facing a range of challenges, including but not limited to:
Family breakdown and separation
Domestic violenct
Neglect
Substance misuse
Mental health issues
Educational difficulties
Requirements:
Social Work Degree (BA/BSc/MA/MSc) or equivalent
Social Work England registration
Proven experience working with children and families in a social work setting
Strong assessment and case management skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Experience working with specific child protection issues (e.g., neglect, abuse, domestic violence)
Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies (e.g., Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children)
Benefits of working with Randstad:
£300 referral scheme
Dedicated consultant
Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
DBS and Compliance Service
Quick and Easy Registration Process
Access to CPD
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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