Children and Families Social Worker

Children and Families Social Worker
Redcar and Cleveland, UK
29 - 36 an hour

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with a passion for supporting children and families? Randstad Social Care is currently recruiting for Children and Families Social Workers to join a committed team in Redcar and Cleveland, focusing on providing high-quality support and intervention to children and families in need.

About Us:
Randstad Social Care is a leading recruitment agency specializing in social work placements across the UK. We partner with reputable local authorities and social care organizations to provide skilled professionals with rewarding employment opportunities.

Role Overview:
We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Social Workers to join the Children and Families Team in Redcar and Cleveland. In these roles, you will work collaboratively with children, young people, families, and partner agencies to assess needs, develop care plans, and coordinate support services to improve outcomes for children and families experiencing a range of challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertaking assessments of children and families referred to the Children and Families Team, identifying risks, strengths, and support needs.
Developing and implementing child-centered care plans in partnership with children, young people, families, and relevant professionals, focusing on achieving positive outcomes and promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children.
Providing direct support and intervention to children and families, including practical and emotional support, advocacy, and signposting to relevant services and resources.
Working collaboratively with partner agencies, including health professionals, schools, police, and voluntary organizations, to coordinate multi-agency support packages and facilitate timely interventions.
Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of care plans, making adjustments as necessary to ensure the ongoing safety and well-being of children and families.
Participating in case conferences, child protection meetings, and court proceedings as required, representing the interests of children and providing evidence-based assessments and recommendations.

Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
Experience working within a children and families social work setting, preferably in a statutory child protection or looked after children team.
Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, young people, and families from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding, and the Children Act.
Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and build positive working relationships with colleagues and external agencies.
Commitment to promoting the welfare, rights, and voice of children and young people, and ensuring their views and wishes are central to decision-making processes.

Benefits:
Competitive and Weekly pay-rates of 29 - 36 an hour
One committed and dedicated point of contact
An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a 300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
A full range of free training available
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 (phone number removed) and can share the CV on
we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

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.