Social Worker - Safe and Protect TeamLocation: Carlisle, UK£50 per hour

About Us:Randstad is excited to partner with the Safe and Protect Team in Carlisle to recruit a dedicated and experienced Social Worker. In this crucial role, you will be working to safeguard vulnerable children and families, ensuring their safety and well-being through proactive interventions and support.

Job Description:As a Social Worker in the Safe and Protect Team, you will manage a caseload of children and families who are at risk of harm.Your role will involve conducting assessments, developing safeguarding plans, and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to protect children and promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out assessments to identify risks and needs of children and families.
• Develop and implement protection plans to ensure the safety and welfare of children.
• Work in partnership with families, schools, health services, and other professionals to deliver coordinated interventions.
• Attend and participate in child protection case conferences, strategy meetings, and core group meetings.
• Provide timely and accurate reports for court proceedings, safeguarding reviews, and care planning meetings.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience working in child protection or safeguarding roles.
• Strong understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding procedures, and relevant policies.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and work effectively under pressure..

Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly pay-rates
• 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 and can share the CV on

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.