196 Care Planning jobs in the United Kingdom
Qualified Social Worker | Safeguarding and Care Planning
Posted 10 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting role in Children's Social Work?
Are you looking for a role that is rewarding?
Yes?
Randstad are looking for Qualified Social Workers / Advanced Practitioners and Team Managers to join Oldham Council's Safeguarding and Care Planning Team.
They are a newly improved Local Authority who have invested in more teams across a range of service areas to ensure they continue being the most diverse community within Greater Manchester. They are a Local Authority who will develop and reward your expertise therefore will provide you with a range of support access, continuous professional development and training and development opportunities.
You can expect a fantastic salary of:
QSW - 36,648 - 40,221
Experienced QSW - 40,221 - 44,428
Advanced Practitioner - 44,428 - 48,474
Team Manager - 48,474 - 51,515
Benefits:
- Competitive pay with a 2,000 retention payment
- Free town centre parking
- Essential car user allowance of 500* and mileage expenses at 45p per mile
- Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees, currently 90 per year
- Generous relocation package of up to 8,000
- 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years' service
- Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
- Discounted gym membership
- Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more
- Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
- Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support
- Staff recognition and celebration events
- A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager
- A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development
- Clear progression pathways
- Oldham offers a development pathway for Advanced Practitioners, which includes a point of competence recognition and approval to authorise elements of our service delivery.
Responsibilities:
QSW/Experienced QSW
- You will be joining a dynamic and rejuvenated team, where you will be assessing and supporting families through some of the most complex times of their lives.
- You will be expected to understand risk and be able to work with a variety of agencies in order to work together to safeguard and reduce the risks around children at times of need.
- You will have a mixture of casework relating to children in need and child protection
- You will also have to undertake court work, supported by your practice development manager and team manager as required
Advanced Practitioner
- To support staff, including reflective and group supervision, assistance in reflecting on quality of performance as a team and for individuals within the service, and giving technical advice and guidance to staff.
- Assisting the team manager in making sense of quality assurance feedback and data, promoting a learning culture sharing good practice and strengths as well as identifying areas for development and finding ways to ensure consistent high quality.
- To model continual professional development and be accountable for the promotion of social work, good practice and learning from research.
- The caseload is expected to be at approx. 60% to allow for the time and space to deliver the other elements of the role.
Team Manager
- To manage and provide leadership to a team of social work and social care staff, which could include staff from other agencies.
- To co-ordinate the team's activities and ensure delivery is flexible, reliable, and responsive to the needs of Service Users, Carers and Families.
- To make a strategic contribution to the wider development of the Service.
Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification or equivalent
- Social Work England registered
- Enhanced DBS
For more information or confidential discussion, please call Hannah (phone number removed) or email .
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.
Qualified Social Worker | Safeguarding and Care Planning
Posted 10 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting role in Children's Social Work?
Are you looking for a role that is rewarding?
Yes?
Randstad are looking for Qualified Social Workers / Advanced Practitioners and Team Managers to join Oldham Council's Safeguarding and Care Planning Team.
They are a newly improved Local Authority who have invested in more teams across a range of service areas to ensure they continue being the most diverse community within Greater Manchester. They are a Local Authority who will develop and reward your expertise therefore will provide you with a range of support access, continuous professional development and training and development opportunities.
You can expect a fantastic salary of:
QSW - 36,648 - 40,221
Experienced QSW - 40,221 - 44,428
Advanced Practitioner - 44,428 - 48,474
Team Manager - 48,474 - 51,515
Benefits:
- Competitive pay with a 2,000 retention payment
- Free town centre parking
- Essential car user allowance of 500* and mileage expenses at 45p per mile
- Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees, currently 90 per year
- Generous relocation package of up to 8,000
- 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years' service
- Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
- Discounted gym membership
- Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more
- Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
- Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support
- Staff recognition and celebration events
- A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager
- A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development
- Clear progression pathways
- Oldham offers a development pathway for Advanced Practitioners, which includes a point of competence recognition and approval to authorise elements of our service delivery.
Responsibilities:
QSW/Experienced QSW
- You will be joining a dynamic and rejuvenated team, where you will be assessing and supporting families through some of the most complex times of their lives.
- You will be expected to understand risk and be able to work with a variety of agencies in order to work together to safeguard and reduce the risks around children at times of need.
- You will have a mixture of casework relating to children in need and child protection
- You will also have to undertake court work, supported by your practice development manager and team manager as required
Advanced Practitioner
- To support staff, including reflective and group supervision, assistance in reflecting on quality of performance as a team and for individuals within the service, and giving technical advice and guidance to staff.
- Assisting the team manager in making sense of quality assurance feedback and data, promoting a learning culture sharing good practice and strengths as well as identifying areas for development and finding ways to ensure consistent high quality.
- To model continual professional development and be accountable for the promotion of social work, good practice and learning from research.
- The caseload is expected to be at approx. 60% to allow for the time and space to deliver the other elements of the role.
Team Manager
- To manage and provide leadership to a team of social work and social care staff, which could include staff from other agencies.
- To co-ordinate the team's activities and ensure delivery is flexible, reliable, and responsive to the needs of Service Users, Carers and Families.
- To make a strategic contribution to the wider development of the Service.
Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification or equivalent
- Social Work England registered
- Enhanced DBS
For more information or confidential discussion, please call Hannah (phone number removed).
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.
Qualified Social Worker | Safeguarding and Care Planning
Posted 26 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting role in Children's Social Work?
Are you looking for a role that is rewarding?
Yes?
Randstad are looking for Qualified Social Workers / Advanced Practitioners and Team Managers to join Oldham Council's Safeguarding and Care Planning Team.
They are a newly improved Local Authority who have invested in more teams across a range of service areas to ensure they continue being the most diverse community within Greater Manchester. They are a Local Authority who will develop and reward your expertise therefore will provide you with a range of support access, continuous professional development and training and development opportunities.
You can expect a fantastic salary of:
QSW - 36,648 - 40,221
Experienced QSW - 40,221 - 44,428
Advanced Practitioner - 44,428 - 48,474
Team Manager - 48,474 - 51,515
Benefits:
- Competitive pay with a 2,000 retention payment
- Free town centre parking
- Essential car user allowance of 500* and mileage expenses at 45p per mile
- Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees, currently 90 per year
- Generous relocation package of up to 8,000
- 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years' service
- Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
- Discounted gym membership
- Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more
- Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
- Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support
- Staff recognition and celebration events
- A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager
- A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development
- Clear progression pathways
- Oldham offers a development pathway for Advanced Practitioners, which includes a point of competence recognition and approval to authorise elements of our service delivery.
Responsibilities:
QSW/Experienced QSW
- You will be joining a dynamic and rejuvenated team, where you will be assessing and supporting families through some of the most complex times of their lives.
- You will be expected to understand risk and be able to work with a variety of agencies in order to work together to safeguard and reduce the risks around children at times of need.
- You will have a mixture of casework relating to children in need and child protection
- You will also have to undertake court work, supported by your practice development manager and team manager as required
Advanced Practitioner
- To support staff, including reflective and group supervision, assistance in reflecting on quality of performance as a team and for individuals within the service, and giving technical advice and guidance to staff.
- Assisting the team manager in making sense of quality assurance feedback and data, promoting a learning culture sharing good practice and strengths as well as identifying areas for development and finding ways to ensure consistent high quality.
- To model continual professional development and be accountable for the promotion of social work, good practice and learning from research.
- The caseload is expected to be at approx. 60% to allow for the time and space to deliver the other elements of the role.
Team Manager
- To manage and provide leadership to a team of social work and social care staff, which could include staff from other agencies.
- To co-ordinate the team's activities and ensure delivery is flexible, reliable, and responsive to the needs of Service Users, Carers and Families.
- To make a strategic contribution to the wider development of the Service.
Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification or equivalent
- Social Work England registered
- Enhanced DBS
For more information or confidential discussion, please call Hannah (phone number removed) or email .
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.
Qualified Social Worker | Safeguarding and Care Planning
Posted 26 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting role in Children's Social Work?
Are you looking for a role that is rewarding?
Yes?
Randstad are looking for Qualified Social Workers / Advanced Practitioners and Team Managers to join Oldham Council's Safeguarding and Care Planning Team.
They are a newly improved Local Authority who have invested in more teams across a range of service areas to ensure they continue being the most diverse community within Greater Manchester. They are a Local Authority who will develop and reward your expertise therefore will provide you with a range of support access, continuous professional development and training and development opportunities.
You can expect a fantastic salary of:
QSW - 36,648 - 40,221
Experienced QSW - 40,221 - 44,428
Advanced Practitioner - 44,428 - 48,474
Team Manager - 48,474 - 51,515
Benefits:
- Competitive pay with a 2,000 retention payment
- Free town centre parking
- Essential car user allowance of 500* and mileage expenses at 45p per mile
- Reimbursement of Social Work England professional registration fees, currently 90 per year
- Generous relocation package of up to 8,000
- 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, and which increases after 5- and 10-years' service
- Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market leading AVC option for additional retirement savings
- Discounted gym membership
- Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more
- Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work
- Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support
- Staff recognition and celebration events
- A supportive and enabling workplace with quality supervision from your manager
- A comprehensive learning and development programme as part of your ongoing Continuing Professional Development
- Clear progression pathways
- Oldham offers a development pathway for Advanced Practitioners, which includes a point of competence recognition and approval to authorise elements of our service delivery.
Responsibilities:
QSW/Experienced QSW
- You will be joining a dynamic and rejuvenated team, where you will be assessing and supporting families through some of the most complex times of their lives.
- You will be expected to understand risk and be able to work with a variety of agencies in order to work together to safeguard and reduce the risks around children at times of need.
- You will have a mixture of casework relating to children in need and child protection
- You will also have to undertake court work, supported by your practice development manager and team manager as required
Advanced Practitioner
- To support staff, including reflective and group supervision, assistance in reflecting on quality of performance as a team and for individuals within the service, and giving technical advice and guidance to staff.
- Assisting the team manager in making sense of quality assurance feedback and data, promoting a learning culture sharing good practice and strengths as well as identifying areas for development and finding ways to ensure consistent high quality.
- To model continual professional development and be accountable for the promotion of social work, good practice and learning from research.
- The caseload is expected to be at approx. 60% to allow for the time and space to deliver the other elements of the role.
Team Manager
- To manage and provide leadership to a team of social work and social care staff, which could include staff from other agencies.
- To co-ordinate the team's activities and ensure delivery is flexible, reliable, and responsive to the needs of Service Users, Carers and Families.
- To make a strategic contribution to the wider development of the Service.
Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification or equivalent
- Social Work England registered
- Enhanced DBS
For more information or confidential discussion, please call Hannah (phone number removed).
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.
Safeguarding care and planning service
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Description
Safeguarding,care planning and children with disabilities
Social worker - Permanent
32,000 - 42,000
Duties :
- Operating the Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH) as the "front door" for all new safeguarding referrals and concerns (as detailed in the previous response). This involves screening, information gathering, and initial risk assessment.
- Initiating Section 47 enquiries under the Children Act 1989 when there are "reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm." This leads to a formal child protection investigation.
- Convening Child Protection Conferences if an enquiry concludes that a child is at continuing risk of significant harm. These multi-agency meetings determine if a child needs a Child Protection Plan.
- Implementing and reviewing Child Protection Plans, which outline specific actions and responsibilities for the family and various agencies to reduce risk and ensure the child's safety.
- Being a key partner in the South Tees Safeguarding Children Partnership (STSCP), alongside Redcar & Cleveland Council, Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group, and Cleveland Police. This partnership sets the strategic direction for safeguarding and ensures effective multi-agency collaboration.
- Ensuring robust policies and procedures are in place for identifying, responding to, and reporting safeguarding concerns across all council services and partner agencies.
- Providing support and guidance to professionals (e.g., via the Local Authority Designated Officer - LADO) when there are concerns about adults who work with children.
- Maintaining and publishing a Local Offer for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25. This is a comprehensive online resource providing information about education, health, and social care services, leisure activities, money and benefits, and pathways to adulthood available in Middlesbrough.
- Undertaking assessments of children with disabilities and their families to identify their needs for support and services. This includes considering the needs of parent carers and young carers.
- The EHC Plan is a legal document outlining the child's educational, health, and social care needs and the provision required to meet those needs from birth up to age 25.
Requirements :
- Clear enhanced DBS
- Social work qualifications
- Registered with social work England
What can the council offer you?
- 15% extra remuneration package paid monthly
- Relocation package of up to 8,000
- Hybrid working available - service dependant
- Development of a Social Work Academy to assist with progression plans for Social Workers
- Ability to lease electric cars via electric car scheme
- Excellent pension scheme (up to 14% match TBC)
If you are interested in this role - please reach out to Abigail on (phone number removed)
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.
Safeguarding care and planning service
Posted 10 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Safeguarding,care planning and children with disabilities
Social worker - Permanent
32,000 - 42,000
Duties :
- Operating the Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH) as the "front door" for all new safeguarding referrals and concerns (as detailed in the previous response). This involves screening, information gathering, and initial risk assessment.
- Initiating Section 47 enquiries under the Children Act 1989 when there are "reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm." This leads to a formal child protection investigation.
- Convening Child Protection Conferences if an enquiry concludes that a child is at continuing risk of significant harm. These multi-agency meetings determine if a child needs a Child Protection Plan.
- Implementing and reviewing Child Protection Plans, which outline specific actions and responsibilities for the family and various agencies to reduce risk and ensure the child's safety.
- Being a key partner in the South Tees Safeguarding Children Partnership (STSCP), alongside Redcar & Cleveland Council, Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group, and Cleveland Police. This partnership sets the strategic direction for safeguarding and ensures effective multi-agency collaboration.
- Ensuring robust policies and procedures are in place for identifying, responding to, and reporting safeguarding concerns across all council services and partner agencies.
- Providing support and guidance to professionals (e.g., via the Local Authority Designated Officer - LADO) when there are concerns about adults who work with children.
- Maintaining and publishing a Local Offer for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25. This is a comprehensive online resource providing information about education, health, and social care services, leisure activities, money and benefits, and pathways to adulthood available in Middlesbrough.
- Undertaking assessments of children with disabilities and their families to identify their needs for support and services. This includes considering the needs of parent carers and young carers.
- The EHC Plan is a legal document outlining the child's educational, health, and social care needs and the provision required to meet those needs from birth up to age 25.
Requirements :
- Clear enhanced DBS
- Social work qualifications
- Registered with social work England
What can the council offer you?
- 15% extra remuneration package paid monthly
- Relocation package of up to 8,000
- Hybrid working available - service dependant
- Development of a Social Work Academy to assist with progression plans for Social Workers
- Ability to lease electric cars via electric car scheme
- Excellent pension scheme (up to 14% match TBC)
If you are interested in this role - please reach out to Abigail on (phone number removed)
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.
Safeguarding care and planning service
Posted 18 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Safeguarding,care planning and children with disabilities
Social worker - Permanent
32,000 - 42,000
Duties :
- Operating the Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH) as the "front door" for all new safeguarding referrals and concerns (as detailed in the previous response). This involves screening, information gathering, and initial risk assessment.
- Initiating Section 47 enquiries under the Children Act 1989 when there are "reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm." This leads to a formal child protection investigation.
- Convening Child Protection Conferences if an enquiry concludes that a child is at continuing risk of significant harm. These multi-agency meetings determine if a child needs a Child Protection Plan.
- Implementing and reviewing Child Protection Plans, which outline specific actions and responsibilities for the family and various agencies to reduce risk and ensure the child's safety.
- Being a key partner in the South Tees Safeguarding Children Partnership (STSCP), alongside Redcar & Cleveland Council, Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group, and Cleveland Police. This partnership sets the strategic direction for safeguarding and ensures effective multi-agency collaboration.
- Ensuring robust policies and procedures are in place for identifying, responding to, and reporting safeguarding concerns across all council services and partner agencies.
- Providing support and guidance to professionals (e.g., via the Local Authority Designated Officer - LADO) when there are concerns about adults who work with children.
- Maintaining and publishing a Local Offer for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25. This is a comprehensive online resource providing information about education, health, and social care services, leisure activities, money and benefits, and pathways to adulthood available in Middlesbrough.
- Undertaking assessments of children with disabilities and their families to identify their needs for support and services. This includes considering the needs of parent carers and young carers.
- The EHC Plan is a legal document outlining the child's educational, health, and social care needs and the provision required to meet those needs from birth up to age 25.
Requirements :
- Clear enhanced DBS
- Social work qualifications
- Registered with social work England
What can the council offer you?
- 15% extra remuneration package paid monthly
- Relocation package of up to 8,000
- Hybrid working available - service dependant
- Development of a Social Work Academy to assist with progression plans for Social Workers
- Ability to lease electric cars via electric car scheme
- Excellent pension scheme (up to 14% match TBC)
If you are interested in this role - please reach out to Abigail on (phone number removed)
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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Safeguarding care and planning service
Posted 18 days ago
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Safeguarding,care planning and children with disabilities
Social worker - Permanent
32,000 - 42,000
Duties :
- Operating the Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH) as the "front door" for all new safeguarding referrals and concerns (as detailed in the previous response). This involves screening, information gathering, and initial risk assessment.
- Initiating Section 47 enquiries under the Children Act 1989 when there are "reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm." This leads to a formal child protection investigation.
- Convening Child Protection Conferences if an enquiry concludes that a child is at continuing risk of significant harm. These multi-agency meetings determine if a child needs a Child Protection Plan.
- Implementing and reviewing Child Protection Plans, which outline specific actions and responsibilities for the family and various agencies to reduce risk and ensure the child's safety.
- Being a key partner in the South Tees Safeguarding Children Partnership (STSCP), alongside Redcar & Cleveland Council, Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group, and Cleveland Police. This partnership sets the strategic direction for safeguarding and ensures effective multi-agency collaboration.
- Ensuring robust policies and procedures are in place for identifying, responding to, and reporting safeguarding concerns across all council services and partner agencies.
- Providing support and guidance to professionals (e.g., via the Local Authority Designated Officer - LADO) when there are concerns about adults who work with children.
- Maintaining and publishing a Local Offer for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25. This is a comprehensive online resource providing information about education, health, and social care services, leisure activities, money and benefits, and pathways to adulthood available in Middlesbrough.
- Undertaking assessments of children with disabilities and their families to identify their needs for support and services. This includes considering the needs of parent carers and young carers.
- The EHC Plan is a legal document outlining the child's educational, health, and social care needs and the provision required to meet those needs from birth up to age 25.
Requirements :
- Clear enhanced DBS
- Social work qualifications
- Registered with social work England
What can the council offer you?
- 15% extra remuneration package paid monthly
- Relocation package of up to 8,000
- Hybrid working available - service dependant
- Development of a Social Work Academy to assist with progression plans for Social Workers
- Ability to lease electric cars via electric car scheme
- Excellent pension scheme (up to 14% match TBC)
If you are interested in this role - please reach out to Abigail on (phone number removed)
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.
Children Social work
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Description
Are you a dynamic and proactive Social Worker ready to be the crucial "front door" for children and families seeking support? The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking for a skilled Social Worker to join their fast-paced Intake Team . This is a pivotal role where you'll make immediate impacts on safeguarding and early intervention.
Pay Rate: 36.88 per hour
About the Role:
As a Social Worker in the Intake Team, you will be the initial point of contact for referrals and enquiries, playing a critical role in assessing immediate needs and determining the appropriate course of action. Your responsibilities will typically include:
- Receiving and screening all initial enquiries, including child protection concerns.
- Conducting timely and robust assessments to identify children in need and those at risk of harm (including Section 47 enquiries).
- Working effectively with multi-agency partners to gather information and ensure integrated working.
- Making swift, child-focused decisions on next steps, which may include signposting to early help, transferring to a longer-term team (e.g., Family Support), or initiating child protection procedures.
- Providing brief interventions and support to families where appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate and concise records within a fast-paced environment.
What We're Looking For:
- A Social Work Degree or equivalent relevant degree.
- At least 2 years of post-qualifying experience working with children and families in the UK, ideally within an assessment or duty setting (strongly preferred).
- Registered with Social Care Wales .
- An up-to-date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Benefits of Working with Us:
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Dedicated Consultant: Your single point of contact to assist you throughout your placement.
- Accredited Training: Stay current with essential training including manual handling, health and safety at work, conflict management, and safeguarding vulnerable adults/children.
- Weekly Payroll: Receive your pay consistently and promptly.
- Competitive Pay Rates: Enjoy attractive hourly rates.
- Flexible Shifts: Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work.
- Top Local Authority: Work with a leading local authority in the Vale of Glamorgan.
- Weekly Mailers: Keep up-to-date with new local posts and opportunities.
- Referral Bonus: Earn up to 300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply).
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.
Social Work Assistant
Posted 10 days ago
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Randstad are keen to recruit experienced Social Work Assistants for roles across the Belfast Trust area.
The Social Work Assistant will become an integral part of an experienced Social Care team providing invaluable support to senior Social Workers and management teams in the delivery & provision of efficient and effective services to children & families.
Benefits
- Band 4 pay scale 13.57 per hour
- Full Time Hours x 37.5 per week (Part time hours also considered pending experience )
- Premium evening & weekend rates if required
- Competitive mileage allowance
- Enhanced Holiday package
- Employee Assistance programme
- full funded enhanced Training & eLearning
Requirements
- Experience working within Child and Family Services would be highly advantageous
- NISCC Registration
- 6-12 months previous Social Care experience essential
- Social Work Degree, BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in a Health & Social Care highly desirable
- NVQ Level 2 with sufficient work based experience also considered
- Valid UK Driving licence essential and access to a car for work
- Effective communicator
- Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
- Ability to build rapport with parents, young people & social care professionals
- Willingness to undergo an Occupational Health check including submission of immunisation records
- Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting including an Access NI check
Responsibilities
- Responsible for assisting social work managers in the provision of quality social work services undertaking tasks allocated by the Social Work Team Manager to support social workers in the discharge of their duties.
- Complete tasks such as coordinating family support, diversionary and respite services, sourcing appropriate family support services and other resources.
- Collate essential information and report this back to the Social Worker/ Team Manager to assist in the assessment of the circumstances and needs.
- Assist with practical tasks including transport in respect of identified appointments, delivering advice and guidance in relation to parenting tasks for example routines and boundaries, behaviour management, home care management, budgeting and essential form filling as necessary.
- Assist in delivery of contact services including the supervision of contact arrangements. This will include transport issues and ensuring completion of appropriate documentation.
- Report to Team Manager and/or Social Worker immediately all identified safeguarding concerns or other areas of concern or risk identified.
- Support social work staff as requested with administrative tasks in relation to making referrals to other agencies, setting up meetings including room bookings and supporting with duty tasks.
Full job description available upon request
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.