Job Description
Senior Practitioner - Looked After Through Care Team
Darlington, UK
£24 - £27 per hour
About Us: Randstad is partnering with the Looked After Through Care Team in Darlington to recruit an experienced and dedicated Senior Practitioner.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Job Description:
Are you an experienced social worker with a passion for supporting looked-after children?
In this role, you will provide guidance and support to social workers while managing a complex caseload of looked-after children and young people transitioning out of care.
Responsibilities:
1. Managing a complex caseload of looked-after children and young people, ensuring their care plans are effectively implemented and reviewed.
2. Supporting the transition of young people from care to independence, including the development of Pathway Plans.
3. Conducting assessments to identify the needs and strengths of the children and young people in your care.
4. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, external agencies, and other professionals to coordinate services and resources.
5. Attending and contributing to child protection conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
6. Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection and looked-after children.
Qualifications:
1. Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
2. Significant experience in a social work role, particularly working with looked-after children or within a children's social care service.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with children, young people, carers, and professionals.
4. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to social care and child protection.
Benefits:
1. Competitive pay-rates of £24 - £27 per hour
2. One committed and dedicated point of contact
3. An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
4. Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0191 5359054.
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.
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