Social Worker - Referral and Assessment Team
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  • England,North East,Tyne and Wear,Gateshead
  • full-time
  • £20 - £27 per hour
Job Description:
Social Worker - Referral and Assessment Team
Gateshead, UK
£20 - £27 per hour
About Us:
Randstad is excited to collaborate with the Referral and Assessment Team in Gateshead to recruit a dedicated and experienced Social Worker.
This role offers a vital opportunity to be on the front lines of protecting vulnerable children and families, conducting assessments and determining the best courses of action for their well-being.
Job Description:
As a Social Worker in the Referral and Assessment Team, you will play a crucial role in assessing the needs of children referred to the service.
You will work in a fast-paced environment, conducting risk assessments, gathering information from multiple agencies, and making informed decisions to ensure the safety of children.
Responsibilities:
*Conduct thorough initial assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
*Develop and implement appropriate support and protection plans based on assessment outcomes.
*Liaise with families, professionals, and external agencies to gather information and ensure coordinated support.
*Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, such as child protection conferences and strategy meetings.
*Provide clear and concise reports, ensuring accurate records are maintained in line with legal requirements and best practices.
Qualifications:
*Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
*Experience in a referral and assessment team or a similar statutory social work role.
*Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.
*Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a challenging caseload.
Benefits:
*Competitive and Weekly pay-rates
*One committed and dedicated point of contact
*An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
*Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re passionate about this role.
If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the CV on
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.
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