Are you an experienced Social Worker working with Children?

Are you passionate about working with children?

Randstad are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join Blackburn and Darwen Council’s Children in our Care team. This is a full time role, offering £35 per hour.

Benefits:

  • 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
  • Hybrid working

    • Responsibilities:

  • Social work duties in child care, including children subject to Child in need plans/child looked after plans/child protection and care proceedings.
  • Assessment and planning in statutory child care.
  • Essential knowledge of current child care legislation and guidance.
  • An understanding of child development, including attachment theory.
  • Knowledge of the assessment framework.
  • Ability to: Relate theory to practice and Assess and Evaluate.
  • Communicate in writing to a high level (produce reports).
  • Communicate orally to a high level (present information clearly to service users/colleagues and other agencies.
  • You must have good communication skills and be a team worker with the ability to work independently and manage a caseload.

    • Requirements:

  • Social Work Degree or equivalent
  • Current registration with Social Work England
  • Enhanced DBS
  • Driver

    • 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.

    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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