Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker? Are you a welcoming and friendly individual who is looking for a stable and experienced team within a Fostering Service? Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Blackpool Council's Connected Carers Fostering Team. This is a full time role, offering a fantastic pay rate of £38-£41 per hour. Benefits: Hybrid working Mileage reimbursement Supervision Competitive rates of pay Weekly pay One committed and dedicated point of contact An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply) A full range of free training available Access to 100's of discounts through the Happi App Access to free healthcare and financial adviceResponsibilities: Candidates will be dealing with complex assessments. Relatives and friends can ask to be assessed and approved as foster carers (for that child). If the child needs to be placed straight away and there is not time for a full assessment, the relative (or other connected person) can sometimes be approved as a temporary foster carer. You will be involved in securing plans of permanency for children and contribute to the wider offer for our cared for children. You will be involved in multi-agency working and work closely with the cared for children's team. You will have experience and extensive knowledge in the Fostering Minimum standards and ...