Job Description
Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Children in Our Care/Care Leavers Team
About Newcastle City Council Children's Social Care
Newcastle City Council is looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children in Our Care/Care Leavers Team. They are committed to providing outstanding services to children and young people.
About the Children in Our Care/Care Leavers Team
This team works with children in care and care leavers, providing support and ensuring their well-being and successful transition to independence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Case management under the Children in Care and Care Leavers Team.
* Completing assessments and statutory visits.
* Developing and implementing care plans and pathway plans for young people up to 16+.
* Engaging directly with children and young people to gather their views and feelings.
* Participating in multi-agency working to ensure comprehensive support for children and care leavers.
* Responsibility for case holding, including safeguarding, Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), Looked After Children (LAC), and Court Proceedings through to conclusion.
Benefits of working with Newcastle City Council:
* Opportunity to work within a supportive team environment.
* Focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.
* Access to training and development opportunities.
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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