Children in care team SP

Location: Durham County CouncilSalary: £33.41 per hourEmployment Type: Temporary, Full-Time

As a Senior Practitioner in the Children in Care Team, you will manage a caseload of children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. You will work closely with children, families, and multi-agency partners to deliver high-quality care and support.

• Case Management: Oversee and manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring their needs are met through comprehensive care plans.

• Assessment and Planning: Conduct assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with children, families, and other professionals.

• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with social workers, health professionals, education providers, and other agencies to ensure coordinated support.

• Court Work: Prepare and present reports for child protection conferences and court proceedings.

• Supervision and Mentorship: Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff, supporting their professional development.

• Social Work Qualification (e.g., BA or MA in Social Work, DipSW).

• Social Work England Registration.

• At least 2 years' experience in child protection or children in care services.

• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding procedures.

• Experience in court work and preparing legal documentation.

• Familiarity with Signs of Safety or other safeguarding models.

• Experience in multi-agency working and partnership building.

• Competitive pay rate of £33.41 per hour.

• Opportunities for training and professional development.

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people in care. If you are committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children, we encourage you to apply.

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.