Children and Families Social Worker
Are you a dedicated Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding children and supporting families? Do you strive to ensure every child has the protection they deserve?
If this resonates with you, we have a rewarding opportunity in the local authority of Argyll and Bute. This career boosting position will allow you to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families.
Benefits
At Randstad, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your career:
- Flexible Hours
- Free training to keep your Professional Development up to date
- Dedicated Randstad consultant for one-to-one support
- Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers! (subject to Ts and Cs)
- Reliable weekly payroll
Responsibilities
- Conducting Joint Investigative Interviews (JIIs) with children, ensuring their voice is heard and that interviews are carried out in a child-centred, trauma-informed manner.
- Assessing and investigating cases where children may be at risk, including child protection inquiries, and developing care plans that ensure the safety and welfare of the child.
- Coordinating with families, carers, and other professionals to gather information, conduct risk assessments, and make decisions in the best interest of the child.
- Collaborating with multi-agency teams, including the police, health services, and education professionals, to protect and support vulnerable children and their families.
- Preparing comprehensive reports and attending court, when necessary, to ensure that the child's best interests are represented.
Requirements
- Qualification in Social Work
- Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration
- JII, Child Protection Interview, and Child Protection Training
- Previous experience working as a Children and Families social worker
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent understanding of relevant policies and legislation
Don't Hesitate! Apply today!
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families, reach out to Julia Battista on 0131 240 0887/ today!
If this opportunity doesn't sound right for you, please don't hesitate to reach out for a chat! We have many other positions that may suit your needs.
Here at Randstad we pride ourselves in delivering quality services and we work closely with local authorities and NHS trusts, so if you are interested in any of our other opportunities please don't hesitate to contact us.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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.
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