Job Description
Qualified Social Worker - Assessment / CIN / CP / PLO
Are you a committed Qualified Social Worker with a passion for seeing a child's journey through to the end?
Do you have a drive for providing first-class support and achieving permanence for children and young people?
We have a fantastic Locum Social Work opportunity based within a Permanence team in the Wirral area. This is a unique role for a practitioner who thrives on continuity, managing cases from the initial assessment through to CP, PLO, and Court proceedings. You will be part of a supportive environment dedicated to delivering the best possible service to families.
Benefits:
* Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
* Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
* Weekly payroll
* Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
* Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
Responsibilities:
* Undertaking Section 17 assessments and high-level Section 47 child protection enquiries.
* Managing a complex caseload including Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) plans.
* Leading on the Public Law Outline (PLO) process, including drafting legal gatekeeping papers and attending meetings.
* Managing Care Proceedings, writing witness statements, and providing evidence in court.
* Driving cases toward permanence, ensuring timely outcomes for children via reunification, SGO, or long-term care.
* Maintaining strong, multi-agency relationships with partner agencies to ensure holistic support.
To be considered for this Social Worker role you ideally will have:
* 3+ years' experience working within a frontline CIN/CP or Court team.
* Strong knowledge of the Public Law Outline and court processes.
* Social Work England registered.
* BSc Social Work or equivalent.
* The ability to work well individually and within a high-paced team.
If interested....please apply today!
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.