Social Worker - SAS Team (Assessment and Safeguarding) Location: Hartlepool Borough Council Rate: £32.87 per hour Service Area: Children's Services - Assessment and Safeguarding (SAS) Job Purpose: To carry out high-quality statutory social work within the Assessment and Safeguarding Team, ensuring the welfare and protection of children and young people in Hartlepool. The role involves completing assessments, managing child protection and children in need plans, and taking appropriate action to safeguard children in line with legislation and council policies. Key Responsibilities: Undertake assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act 1989. Carry out timely and effective interventions to safeguard children at risk of harm. Manage a complex caseload, including children subject to child protection plans, children in need, and pre-proceedings work. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings. Work in close partnership with families, schools, health services, police, and other agencies. Contribute to case conferences, core groups, CIN reviews, and court hearings. Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and high-quality case recording using the council's electronic case management system. Participate in supervision and continuous professional development. Essential Requirements: Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW, CQSW) Registered with Social Work England Post-qualified experience in frontline children's social work, preferably in an assessment/safeguarding setting Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding practices Excellent communication, risk assessment, and decision-making skills Ability to work independently and within a team to meet statutory deadlines Desirable: Experience working in a similar SAS or referral and assessment team Knowledge of Hartlepool Borough Council's systems and local protocols Familiarity with Liquidlogic or similar case management systems Benefits of the Role: Competitive hourly rate of £32.87 Supportive team culture and regular reflective supervision Flexible and hybrid working available (subject to service needs) Access to CPD opportunities and team development 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