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Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Work Team Leader to join Falkirk Council's Children and Families Service. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.
Job Responsibility:
You ensure that practice is safe, legal, and effective
Providing regular, formal supervision to Social Workers to reflect on case progress, manage risk, and offer emotional support
Reviewing case files, assessments, and child protection plans to ensure they meet statutory standards and departmental KPIs
Acting as the final "sign-off" for high-risk decisions, such as initiating care proceedings or escalating a case to Child Protection
Allocating new referrals and monitoring caseloads to prevent staff burnout
Identifying underperformance early and supporting staff through training or formal improvement plans
Interviewing new hires and ensuring new starts are properly integrated into the team's culture and processes
Managing budgets for Section 17 payments (emergency financial support) or commissioned services
Representing the team in meetings with schools, police, health professionals, and the courts
Translating high-level local authority changes or national legislation (like the Children Act) into daily practice for your staff
Requirements:
PVG
SSSC registration
Social Work Degree
Experience in Children services
What we offer:
Hybrid working
Competitive rates of pay
Mileage reimbursement
Supervision
Weekly pay
One committed and dedicated point of contact
An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
A full range of free training available
Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available