Social Worker - Pre-Birth & Specialist Assessment Team
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Location: Redcar & Cleveland
Pay Rate: £34.45 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Full-time (37 hours per week), Ongoing locum contract
Working Model: Hybrid (Office-based in Redcar with home working and home visits)
Role Overview
An empathetic and highly skilled Qualified Social Worker is required to join a specialist Pre-Birth Team in Redcar & Cleveland.
This specialist role focuses on completing pre-birth assessments, identifying early risks, and building strengths-based support plans for expectant parents and their unborn babies. Working with a dedicated focus on early intervention and safeguarding, you will support families from pregnancy through the early months, ensuring timely decision-making and seamless care pathways where statutory intervention or court proceedings are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive, trauma-informed pre-birth assessments in line with local statutory guidelines and timescales.
- Lead Section 47 safeguarding enquiries and hold multi-agency strategy discussions where significant risk to an unborn child is identified.
- Formulate, implement, and review pre-birth Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) plans.
- Prepare clear, evidence-based court statements and discharge plans; attend Family Court hearings where care proceedings are necessary.
- Work collaboratively with midwifes, health visitors, perinatal mental health services, substance misuse teams, and family support agencies.
- Advocate for the voice of the child and deliver anti-oppressive practice that supports parents through early parenting support.
Requirements & Experience
- Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Social Work (BA, BSc, MA, DipSW).
- Registration: Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
- Experience: Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in statutory Children & Families social work, with direct experience completing pre-birth assessments, court proceedings, and child protection plans.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of early child development, perinatal risk factors, the Children Act 1989/2004, and local pre-birth protocol pathways. xgikmsk
- Transport: Full UK driving license with access to a reliable vehicle for community visits.
What Is Offered
- Excellent pay rate of £34.45 per hour
Social Worker Pre Birth 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.
