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Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Knowsley Council's Child Protection Team. This is a full time position offering a fantastic pay rate of £39 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Supervision
• 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 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

Responsibilities:

• Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989, including Section 17 (Child in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection) investigations.
• Develop and implement child protection plans, ensuring they are SMART and regularly reviewed to address identified risks and needs.
• Work directly with children and families to promote positive change, build resilience, and reduce risk.
• Chair and attend multi-agency meetings, including Strategy Discussions, Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, and Core Group Meetings
• Carry out direct work with children, using age-appropriate tools to ascertain their wishes, feelings, and experiences
• Present cases to legal planning meetings, prepare court statements, and give evidence in Family Court when necessary
• Manage a complex caseload, ensuring timely and effective interventions in line with statutory timescales and policies.
• Collaborate with partner agencies (e.g., health, education, police) to safeguard children and improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records using electronic case management systems (e.g., Liquid Logic, Mosaic).
• Undertake regular risk assessments, revisiting and updating plans as family circumstances change.
• Promote the safety, stability, and wellbeing of children, keeping them at the heart of all planning and decision-making.

Requirements:

• Social Work England Registered
• Enhanced DBS
• Social Work Degree

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.

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