Senior Social Worker Child Protection

Senior Social Worker - Child ProtectionLocation: Newcastle City CouncilHourly Rate: £31.74Role Overview:As a Senior Social Worker in the Child Protection team, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding children and supporting families through complex and challenging situations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing and managing risk to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with families and partner agencies.

• Conducting child protection investigations and participating in strategy meetings.

• Providing supervision and guidance to less experienced social workers and students.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with statutory requirements.

Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification: Degree or diploma in Social Work.

• Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in child protection or related fields.

• Skills: Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills.

• Commitment: Dedication to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Newcastle City Council?

• Rated 'Good' by Ofsted across all areas in February 2022.

• Supportive environment with a dedicated 5-day induction and ongoing professional development.

• Generous benefits package, including flexible working options, annual leave, and a defined benefit pension scheme.

• Relational and restorative practice culture, focusing on strengths-based approaches and collaborative working.

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.