Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker? Are you looking to embark on a fulfilling career? Do you strive to make positive outcomes for vulnerable children? Yes? Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Lancashire County Council's Duty and Assessment Team. This is a full time role, with a fantastic pay rate of £36 per hour. Benefits: Hybrid working Mileage reimbursement Free parking Supervision Dedicated consultant - one point of contact Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal Weekly payroll Competitive pay rates Working with a top local authority Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply) Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available Responsibilities: Respond to new referrals and undertake timely assessments in line with statutory guidelines (including S17 and S47 of the Children Act 1989). Complete Child & Family Assessments to identify needs, risks, and necessary interventions. Make threshold decisions and determine appropriate levels of support or escalation. Carry out strategy discussions and joint visits with police or other professionals when required. Initiate and lead Section 47 enquiries when there are safeguarding concerns. Present cases to legal gateway for Public Law Outline (PLO) or Care Proceedings where necessary Engage children and families in direct work to gain their views and ensure their voices are central to planning. Work closely with schools, health professionals, early help, and other agencies to gather information and coordinate responses. Prepare clear, analytical reports for Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Reviews, and court. Use Signs of Safety framework to assess risk and safety, and inform planning. Ensure accurate and timely recording of all work on the case management system. Attend and contribute to team meetings, supervision, and reflective practice discussions. Work flexibly and manage a fast-paced duty rota, balancing crisis work with ongoing assessments.Requirements: Social Work England registered Social Work Degree or equivalent Enhanced DBSExperience: ChildrenIf you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on (phone number removed) otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon. Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call (phone number removed) and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion. 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