Locum Social Worker - Permanence Team
Are you a Qualified Social Worker passionate about improving outcomes for children in care?Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing complex cases and making a real difference?
We have a fantastic locum opportunity within the Permanence / Looked After Children's team in Liverpool City Council, a highly regarded and supportive local authority.
Benefits- Hybrid Working
- Dedicated consultant - your single point of contact
- Two weekly payroll runs
- CPD support via our online e-learning portal
- Access to the latest locum roles through our weekly mailer
- Refer a friend and earn up to £300 in Love2Shop vouchers! (T&Cs apply)
Responsibilities:- Manage a complex caseload within the Permanence Team
- Provide a high-quality and effective social work service in line with statutory guidance
- Undertake assessments, planning, and deliver focused interventions to safeguard and support children in care
- Promote positive outcomes through relationship-based and systemic practice
- Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and carers
- Participate in the duty rota and contribute to team decision-making
To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- 1-3+ years' experience within children's social care, ideally with LAC/permanence
- Strong knowledge of statutory duties and care planning processes
- Able to manage complex caseloads independently
- Sound understanding of risks and challenges faced by children in care
- Confident working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today Or for more information or confidential discussion please call Lynne Thomson - or emailRandstad 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.
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