Location : Durham County Council
Pay Rate : £27 - £36
Team: Families First Team - Easington
Role : Full Time
Durham County Council's Children's Services is seeking a compassionate and experienced Children's Social Worker to join our dynamic Families First Team in Easington. We are committed to providing early intervention and support to families facing challenges, aiming to prevent further difficulties and ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
Your Role:
As a member of the Families First Team, you will play a vital role in working with families in Easington to identify needs, address challenges, and promote positive change.
Your Responsibilities will include:
- Direct Work with Families: Building strong and trusting relationships with families, conducting thorough assessments, and developing individualized support plans that address their unique needs and challenges.
- Case Management: Managing a caseload of families, ensuring their wellbeing and safety are prioritized, and coordinating services with other professionals and agencies.
- Support and Advocacy: Providing emotional support, guidance, and advocacy to families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their lives.
- Multi-agency Collaboration: Working effectively with other professionals, such as health services, schools, and community support organizations, to ensure a coordinated approach to care.
- Intervention and Treatment: Developing and implementing interventions and support plans, including parenting support, family therapy, and community-based services.
- Promoting Positive Outcomes: Encouraging families to develop coping mechanisms, build resilience, and work towards positive outcomes for themselves and their children.
Key Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification: You must be a qualified Social Worker.
- Social Care England Registration: Essential for this role.
- Updated DBS: Essential for working with vulnerable individuals.
- Experience in Early Intervention: Demonstrated experience working with families experiencing difficulties, with a strong understanding of early intervention principles and practices.
- Excellent Assessment and Case Management Skills: Proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop effective care plans, and manage complex cases effectively.
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build rapport, listen actively, and communicate effectively with individuals and families.
- Commitment to Safeguarding Children: Passion for protecting children and ensuring their rights and well-being are paramount.
We offer more than just a job; we offer a rewarding career path.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Free access to 100s of discounts on the Happi App
- Refer a friend and earn up to £300 (T&Cs apply)
- Nationwide Access to Exciting Social Care Opportunities
- Dedicated Consultant by Your Side
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
Ready to join our dedicated team and make a positive impact? Apply now!
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.
...