Looked After Children Social Worker – Gateshead, Tyne and Wear Contract NEW

Children's Social Worker – Looked After Children Team

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children's Social Worker to join our dynamic Looked After Children Team. In this role, you will play a vital part in the lives of children in our care, promoting their safety, happiness, and development as they navigate the challenges of being looked after.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children in care, providing ongoing support and guidance as they transition through different placements and stages of their lives.
Work collaboratively with children, foster carers, adoptive parents, and other professionals to develop and implement individualised care plans that address their specific needs and aspirations.
Offer practical and emotional support to children in care, building positive relationships and fostering a sense of trust and security.
Champion the best interests of children, ensuring their voices are heard, their rights are protected, and they have access to appropriate services and resources.
Prepare reports and attend court hearings related to care proceedings, advocating for the best interests of children.
Work closely with foster carers, adoptive parents, school staff, health services, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated response to children needs.
Engage in ongoing professional development and actively participate in initiatives to enhance the team's knowledge and practice in supporting looked-after children.Essential Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker: Must hold a relevant Social Work qualification (e.g. DipSW, BSc, MA) and be registered with Social Care England.
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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