social worker - family support.

• Identifying families at risk of needing further support and offering preventative interventions to address emerging challenges.
• Conducting thorough assessments of families, identifying their strengths and needs, and collaboratively developing individualised support plans.
• Providing direct support, guidance, and counselling to families, building positive relationships and encouraging their active participation in their own support journey.
• Connecting families to a wide range of resources and services within the community, including educational support, parenting programs, financial assistance, and mental health services.
• Acting as an advocate for families, empowering them to make informed decisions, and strengthening their capacity to cope with life challenges.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate case records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Working effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including colleagues, schools, health professionals, and other agencies, to ensure a coordinated approach to meeting the needs of families.

• Social Work Degree (BA/BSc/MA/MSc) or equivalent
• Social Work England registration
• Experience working with families in a social work setting
• Strong assessment and case management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with families
• Commitment to working in a strengths-based approach
• Knowledge of family support interventions and models
• Experience working with diverse communities
• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies (e.g., Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children)
• Experience using case management software
• Experience working with families facing specific challenges (e.g., domestic violence, substance misuse, mental health issues)

Benefits of working with Randstad:

• £300 referral scheme
• Dedicated consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process

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.