Social Worker - CLA (Children Looked After) Team 5 - Durham

Social Worker - CLA (Children Looked After) Team 5 Durham, UK £24 - £27 per hour About the Role: Randstad is seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join the Children Looked After (CLA) Team 5 in Durham. You will be at the forefront of providing support to looked-after children and young people, guiding them through their care journey and ensuring that they achieve the best possible outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of children and young people who are looked after by the local authority, ensuring that their care plans are tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. Work collaboratively with foster carers, families, and professionals from health, education, and other agencies to ensure a holistic approach to supporting children in care. Conduct regular assessments, reviews, and statutory visits to ensure that the care and placements of children and young people meet their developmental and emotional needs. Support children through transitions, including placement changes, returning to family care, or preparing for independence. Keep accurate and detailed records, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with a valid Social Work England registration. Experience in working with children and young people, preferably within a CLA or safeguarding setting. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act and fostering/adoption processes. Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, and professionals. Benefits: Competitive 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