Social Worker - Assessment Team South Tyneside £35 - £45 per hour About the Role: Randstad is currently recruiting a dedicated and skilled Social Worker to join the Assessment Team in South Tyneside. In this role, you will be at the forefront of assessing the needs of children and families, identifying risks, and ensuring that appropriate interventions are in place to safeguard and support families. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate social worker to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in the area. Key Responsibilities: Conduct initial assessments to determine the needs, strengths, and risks in children and families, ensuring timely and effective responses. Work closely with children, parents, and carers to ensure their voices are central to the assessment and planning process. Collaborate with partner agencies, including education, health, and police, to ensure a holistic approach to safeguarding and supporting children. Manage a caseload within statutory timescales, ensuring compliance with legal and policy requirements. Provide accurate and comprehensive documentation, maintaining up-to-date case records in line with regulatory standards. Attend and contribute to case conferences, multi-agency meetings, and court proceedings when required. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with a valid Social Work England registration. Experience in children's services, particularly in assessment and safeguarding. In-depth understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act and child protection guidelines. Strong communication, assessment, and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure situations. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently manage a diverse caseload. Benefits: Competitive and Weekly pay-rates One committed and dedicated point of contact An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply) 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 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. PandoLogic. Keywords: Social Worker, Location: South Tyneside, ENG - NE34 0RW