Job Title - Social Worker - Children's Child Protection Team
Location: Middlesbrough
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children and families?
Middlesbrough Children's Child Protection Team is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Social Worker. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment and contribute to the welfare and safeguarding of children in our community.
Responsibilities
Assessment and Intervention - Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the needs and risks of children and families. Develop and implement effective intervention plans to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
Case Management - Manage a caseload of child protection cases, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to provide holistic support
Court Representation - Prepare and present reports for legal proceedings. Represent the Children's Child Protection Team in court, providing professional and evidence-based testimony
Collaboration - Work closely with colleagues, including health professionals, educators, and law enforcement, to develop and implement coordinated plans to address the needs of children and families
Record Keeping - Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, adhering to relevant policies and procedures. Ensure that all documentation complies with legal and regulatory requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Qualified Social Worker with a recognised social work qualification
Registration with SWE
Experience working in a similar role within a children social care setting
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to children looked after
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and meet the above criteria, we invite you to 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.
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