Qualified Social Worker in Musselburgh

Qualified Social Worker - Children & Families (Locum) - East Dunbartonshire
Are you a dedicated social worker ready to make a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives of children and families? Randstad is seeking experienced professionals to join statutory Children & Families teams across East Dunbartonshire. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse caseload across the full child journey, from initial intake through to long-term permanence planning.
What we offer
Competitive Pay: Outstanding hourly rates paid reliably on a weekly basis.
Contract Type: Locum, full-time position for a minimum of 3 months with strong potential for extension.
Flexible Hybrid Working: A balanced model blending remote working, office days, and essential community visits.
Professional Support: Complimentary access to CPD courses to assist with SSSC registration and dedicated 1-on-1 support from a specialist consultant.
Rewards: Contributory pension scheme and a £300 referral scheme for every qualified colleague you introduce to our team (T&Cs apply).
Responsibilities
Duty & Screening: Manage initial enquiries, conduct intake assessments, and lead urgent safety interventions and joint Section 52 (CP) inquiries.
Child Protection (CP): Conduct dynamic risk assessments, formulate robust protection plans, and facilitate core groups to safeguard vulnerable children and unborn babies.
Looked After Children (LAC): Oversee care plans and review outcomes for children and young people within foster, residential, or kinship care settings.
Permanence Planning: Execute comprehensive permanence assessments, draft detailed Child's Plan reports, and confidently present cases to the Permanence Panel.
Statutory Representation: Prepare analytical reports and provide expert representation for the authority at Children's Hearings and Sheriff Court proceedings.
Requirements
Qualification: Recognised professional Social Work qualification (BA Hons, DipSW, MSc, or equivalent).
Registration: Active ...