Social Worker - Children & Families Team
Location: Redcar & Cleveland
Pay Rate: £31.74 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Full-time (37 hours per week), Ongoing locum assignment
Working Model: Hybrid (Office-based in Redcar with home working and community visits)
Role Overview
An experienced and enthusiastic Qualified Social Worker is required to join a supportive Children & Families Team in Redcar & Cleveland.
In this statutory role, you will work directly with vulnerable children, young people, and their families to deliver person-centered, strengths-based social work. Managing a varied caseload, you will conduct assessments, oversee intervention plans, and collaborate closely with multi-agency partners to ensure local children remain safe, supported, and able to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a statutory caseload consisting of Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases.
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Complete high-quality, outcome-focused Child and Family Assessments in line with statutory timescales.
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Develop, implement, and review multi-agency care and protection plans, chairing core group and network meetings.
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Undertake Section 47 safeguarding enquiries when acute risks are identified.
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Work collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, health services, police, and early intervention teams.
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Maintain clear, concise, and up-to-date case records on local authority electronic systems.
Requirements & Experience
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Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Social Work (BA, BSc, MA, DipSW).
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Registration: Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
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Experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in statutory Children's Services.
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Knowledge: Sound working knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and local safeguarding thresholds.
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Transport: Full UK driving license with access to a vehicle for field visits.
What Is Offered
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Competitive umbrella pay rate of £31.74 per hour.
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Flexible hybrid working setup balancing home, office, and community visits.
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Supportive management and access to regular reflective supervision.
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.
Children's Social Worker - Locality in Redcar employer: Randstad Care Careers
Randstad offers a unique opportunity for care home workers to thrive in the stunning Scottish Islands, where you can enjoy a fulfilling career while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive work culture, we provide our team with the chance to make a meaningful impact in small communities, all while enjoying the benefits of flexible hours and a rewarding lifestyle. Join us to experience the perfect blend of professional development and personal adventure in one of the UK's most beautiful regions.
