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Children and Families Social Worker

United Kingdom, Helensburgh 28.00 - 38.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment where your work creates positive change? If so, we want YOU on our team! Children and Families Social Worker. Office based, but working arrangements negotiable at interview stage for the right candidate. Hours of work: 35 hours per week. Ability to Drive (pool cars available). Undertake child assessments and plans. Child Protection. Ideally JII trained.

Job Responsibility

  • Undertake child assessments and plans
  • Child Protection

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker
  • SSSC registered as a Social Worker
  • BA in social work
  • Ability to Drive (pool cars available)
  • Ideally JII trained
  • be able to manage challenging situations
  • be person centred
  • can work as an individual or part of a team
  • caring
  • competent at dealing with all stakeholders
  • critical thinking
  • emotional intelligence
  • empathy
  • handling medication
  • non-judgemental
  • oral communication
  • organisational
  • passionate
  • patience
  • report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc)
  • resilient
  • show initiative
  • time management
  • tolerance
  • understanding
  • work well under pressure
  • written communication

What we offer

  • Flexible hours
  • Competitive rate of pay
  • Free training to keep up to date with your Continuous Professional Development
  • Contributory pension
  • Referral scheme - receive £300 in vouchers (subject to Ts and Cs)
  • Help with sourcing accommodation and travel, if required
  • Dedicated Randstad consultant - one point of contact
  • Weekly payroll
  • Support with finding accommodation

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