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Social Worker - Child Protection Team (Leicestershire)Make a vital difference in protecting vulnerable children.Leicestershire County Council is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Social Worker to join our Child Protection Team. This is a challenging yet immensely rewarding role for a compassionate professional committed to safeguarding children.About the Role:
- Conduct thorough and timely investigations into allegations of child abuse and neglect.
- Develop and implement effective child protection plans, working collaboratively with families, schools, and other agencies.
- Engage with children and families, building rapport and trust to achieve positive outcomes.
- Manage a complex caseload, prioritizing urgent cases and adhering to statutory timescales.
- Contribute to a supportive and collaborative team environment committed to best practice.
- Participate in regular supervision and contribute to service development.
Requirements:
- Registered with Social Care England.
- Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience as a qualified Social Worker. Significant experience in child protection work is highly desirable.
- Excellent assessment, investigation, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Strong understanding of child protection legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to person-centered practice and ethical standards.
Benefits:
- Highly competitive hourly rate of £38 per hour.
- Earn a £300 referral bonus for recommending successful qualified candidates.
- Flexible working hours to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
- Access to a variety of Social Care jobs nationwide.
- Comprehensive DBS and compliance service.
- Quick and easy registration process.
- Access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.
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.
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