Job Description
Position Overview: We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Looked After Children Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by children in care and will be dedicated to advocating for their best interests. This role involves working closely with children, families, and other professionals to ensure that every child receives the support and care they need to reach their full potential.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nConduct thorough assessments of children's needs and develop personalized care plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.\nProvide direct support and intervention to children in care, addressing their emotional, physical, and developmental needs.\nAdvocate for children's rights and represent their interests in meetings, court proceedings, and other settings.\nWork collaboratively with foster carers, adoptive families, and residential care staff to ensure continuity of care and support.\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date records of case progress, assessments, and interventions in accordance with regulatory standards.\nCollaborate with external agencies, such as schools, healthcare providers, and mental health services, to coordinate holistic support for children in care.\nParticipate in team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions to enhance professional development and knowledge sharing.\nAdhere to legal and ethical guidelines in all aspects of practice, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.Requirements:\n\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field.\nRegistration with the relevant regulatory body (e.g., HCPC) as a qualified social worker.\nProven experience working with looked after children and their families, preferably within a social services or child welfare setting.\nStrong knowledge of child development, attachment theory, trauma-informed practice, and safeguarding principles.\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds.\nAbility to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with colleagues and external partners.\nResilience, empathy, and a commitment to advocating for the rights and well-being of children in care.\nFlexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle complex and challenging situations with professionalism and sensitivity.\nValid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel within the community.Benefits:\n\nCompetitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.\nComprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.\nSupportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.\nMeaningful work that makes a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.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.\n\nDid 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