Social Worker - Assessment Team
Location: Middlesbrough, UK
£33,024 - £41,418 per annum, plus a 15% market supplement of £4,953 to £6,212
About Us:
Randstad is proud to partner with Middlesbrough Council to recruit dedicated and skilled Social Workers for their Assessment Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a permanent role with competitive pay, supporting children and families in need of early intervention, safeguarding, and assessment services.
Job Description:
As an Assessment Team Social Worker, you will play a key role in responding to referrals, conducting assessments, and working with families and children to ensure their safety and well-being.
You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to identify risks, create care plans, and make decisions that lead to positive outcomes for children and families.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct timely and thorough assessments of children and families referred to the service.
* Work closely with families to identify risks, strengths, and needs, ensuring appropriate interventions are in place.
* Develop and implement child-centred care plans, ensuring safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* Collaborate with professionals from other agencies, including health, education, and housing, to provide holistic support.
* Attend multi-agency meetings, case conferences, and court proceedings as needed.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, adhering to legal and professional standards.
Qualifications:
* Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
* Experience in assessment, safeguarding, or statutory social work roles.
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding practices, and assessment frameworks.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home or the office
* Relocation Package: Up to £8,000
* Excellent Pension: Up to 14% match
* Generous Leave: 26 days, increasing to 31 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
* Well-being Support: Sickness pay, counseling, and a 24/7 confidential hotline
* Discounts: Access to 100s of deals via the Hapi App
* Referral Incentive: £300 voucher for referrals (T&Cs apply)
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.
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 and can share the CV on
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.
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