Social Worker - Safeguarding, Care and Planning Team
Gateshead, UK
£24 - £30 per hour
About Us:
Randstad is proud to partner with the Safeguarding, Care, and Planning Team in Gateshead to recruit a dedicated and experienced Social Worker.
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Join us in this essential role where your expertise will contribute to safeguarding children and supporting families in need.
Job Description:
Are you a committed and experienced social worker with a strong focus on safeguarding and care planning.
In this role, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of children and families, developing care plans, and ensuring the implementation of safeguarding measures to protect vulnerable children.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify risks, needs, and strengths of children and families.
- Developing and implementing care and safeguarding plans that prioritize the safety and well-being of children.
- Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and community organizations to coordinate and deliver effective interventions.
- Leading safeguarding investigations and taking appropriate actions to protect children from harm.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to safeguarding and child protection.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Proven experience in a social work role, particularly within safeguarding, care planning, or child protection.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with children, families, and professionals.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to safeguarding, care planning, and child protection.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay-rates of £24 - £30 per hour
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0191 5359054 and can share the CV on
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.