qualified social worker | assistant manager.

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?

Are you a proactive and experienced safeguarding professional with strong leadership skills?

Yes?

Randstad are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join Knowsley Council's Quality and Safeguarding team as an Assistant Manager. This is a full time role, offering up to £44 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Mileage reimbursement
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100's of discounts through the Happi App
• Access to free healthcare and financial advice through the Happi App

Responsibilities:

• Provide operational oversight and management support to the Quality and Safeguarding Team, ensuring compliance with safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Support in safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014, ensuring effective risk management, decision-making, and multi-agency working.
• Assist in the development and implementation of safeguarding training, policies, and practice guidance for staff and partner agencies.
• Monitor and audit safeguarding cases to ensure best practice, adherence to statutory requirements, and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Lead on quality assurance activities, including case file audits, practice observations, and service user feedback, reporting on findings and implementing action plans.
• Support the implementation of learning from Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs), Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs), and other learning processes to improve frontline practice.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with health, police, housing, voluntary sector, and other safeguarding agencies to ensure effective safeguarding responses.
• Represent the team in multi-agency meetings, safeguarding boards, and operational forums, contributing to strategic discussions on safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Support the coordination of multi-agency training and workshops to build safeguarding capacity across partner organisations.
• Provide supervision and support to social workers and safeguarding officers, ensuring they are equipped to manage complex cases effectively.
• Identify training and development needs within the team, supporting continuous professional development (CPD) and best practice learning.
• Assist in recruitment, induction, and mentoring of new staff members to ensure a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of performance indicators related to safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, embedding a culture of continuous learning, reflection, and professional challenge.
• Work closely with senior managers to review and develop policies, procedures, and action plans in response to changing legislation and national best practices.
• Support staff in managing complex safeguarding cases, providing professional guidance and decision-making support.
• Contribute to risk assessments, safeguarding planning, and protection planning, ensuring individuals receive the appropriate level of care and support.
• Support investigations into serious incidents, complaints, and safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and effective responses.

Requirements:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Degree
• Enhanced DBS

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and 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.