Job Description
Children's Social Worker - Cared For Children Service
We are currently looking to recruit dedicated and passionate Locum Social Workers to join our Cared For Children Service, supporting care experienced young people up to the age of 18 as they prepare to transition into Leaving Care services.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people in care, where your focus will be on driving forward care and permanence plans to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will play a vital role in promoting stability, safeguarding, and long-term positive futures for young people.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office
* Dedicated consultant - a single point of contact throughout your placement
* Weekly payroll for reliable and timely payments
* Access to CPD and training via our online e-learning portal
* Access to a benefits app offering significant retail and lifestyle savings
* Regular job updates tailored to your preferred location
* Referral bonus of up to £300 for recommending a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
About the Role
* You will work as part of a supportive and established social work team consisting of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, and 7 Social Workers. The service promotes collaborative working, professional development, and reflective practice.
* The team is based in Ashton-under-Lyne, co-located with colleagues from Fostering, Leaving Care, Youth Justice, and Commissioning, enabling strong multi-agency collaboration and effective joint working.
To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:
* Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification
* Social Work England registration
* Experience working with care experienced children / young people
* Strong understanding of care planning and permanence
* Ability to build meaningful relationships and deliver child-centred practice
* Motivated, organised, and collaborative approach
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and supportive service committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
Apply today or contact us for 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.