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Job Title: Permanence Team (Social Worker)
**Location: Stock-On-Tees
£27 - £34
Job Description:
As a Looked After and Permanence Team Member, you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people who are in the care system or in need of permanence solutions.
You will work closely with social workers, foster carers, adoptive families, and other professionals to ensure the well-being and stability of these vulnerable individuals.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with social workers to assess the needs of children and young people in care and develop appropriate care plans.
Support the matching and placement process for children and young people requiring foster care or adoption.
Coordinate and participate in family finding activities to identify suitable permanent placements.
Provide ongoing support and guidance to foster carers and adoptive families, ensuring their needs are met.
Conduct regular visits and reviews to assess the progress and well-being of children and young people.
Advocate for the rights and best interests of children and young people within the care system.
Liaise with external agencies and professionals to access additional support and services when required.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, case files, and documentation
Requirements:
- Degree in Social Work.-
- Social Work England (SWE) as a Social Worker
- Proven experience in child protection social work.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to safeguarding children.
- Effective teamwork and collaboration abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of UK child protection legislation and policies.
**What We Offer:**
- Competitive pay rate of £27 - £34 per hour
- Exciting temporary opportunities to make a real impact on the lives of children and families.
- Support and guidance from a leading recruitment agency.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and training, FREE e learning modules that help towards your SWE registration training requirements
- £300 referral voucher
-Access to our Hapi app to gain discounts with retailers, access to online GP services and more
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced and dedicated Child Protection Social Worker looking for temporary opportunities in the North East to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, we invite you to apply. You can get back to me (Fathima) or send me an email on
Join us in our mission to protect and support the most vulnerable in our community, and use your skills and compassion to make a significant positive impact on the lives of children in need.
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.
