Children's Social Worker - Children In Care Job at Randstad (Hereford)

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Social Worker - Children's Social Care (Kinship Assessment & Fostering)

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for two experienced Social Worke...

Location

United Kingdom , Middlesbrough

Salary:

21.70 - 27.56 GBP / Hour

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

July 27, 2026

Requirements

A recognised Social Work qualification
Current Social Work England registration
Experience working within statutory Children's Social Care
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures
Experience completing assessments and working with children and families
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage a caseload and prioritise effectively

Job Responsibility

Complete high-quality assessments in line with statutory frameworks and best practice
Work with children, families, carers and professionals to support safe and effective care arrangements
For the Kinship Assessment Team: Undertake assessments of family members and connected carers
Explore placement options that promote stability and the best interests of children
Prepare clear analytical reports and recommendations
For the Fostering Team: Provide ongoing supervision, advice and support to foster carers
Promote placement stability and positive outcomes for children in care
Work collaboratively with carers, children, families and partner agencies
Ensure the voice of the child remains central to assessment, planning and decision-making
Maintain accurate case records and produce timely reports

What we offer

Competitive hourly rates
Opportunity to join a supportive Children's Social Care service
Two exciting roles available across specialist teams
Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
Weekly payroll and a straightforward onboarding process

Fulltime

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Social Worker - Children's Social Care (Fostering)

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Soc...

Location

United Kingdom , Silksworth

Salary:

21.70 - 27.56 GBP / Hour

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

July 27, 2026

Requirements

A recognised Social Work qualification
Current Social Work England registration
Experience working within Children's Social Care
Excellent knowledge of the Children Act 1989
Strong communication, assessment and negotiation skills
Experience working effectively with children, families, carers and partner agencies

Job Responsibility

Support the implementation and development of the Regional Pathfinder Hub
Provide professional advice, guidance and support to prospective foster carers
Work collaboratively with children, foster carers, parents and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
Undertake assessments and contribute to effective planning for children requiring foster placements
Apply sound knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989, within day-to-day practice
Contribute to family finding and matching children with suitable foster carers where appropriate
Maintain accurate case records and prepare high-quality reports
Build positive relationships with families, carers and multi-agency professionals through effective communication and negotiation

What we offer

Competitive hourly rates
Opportunity to work on an innovative Regional Pathfinder Hub project
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment
Weekly payroll and straightforward onboarding process

Fulltime

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Children's Social Worker - Children In Need

Wakefield Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children in Need Social...

Location

United Kingdom , Wakefield

Salary:

34.00 - 35.00 GBP / Hour

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 15, 2026

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with a degree in Social Work
Registration with Social Work England (SWE)
Proven experience working with children and families, ideally within a Children in Need context
Strong assessment, planning, and intervention skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and with external agencies
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Job Responsibility

Conducting thorough assessments of children and families
Developing and implementing care plans and interventions
Managing a caseload of children in need
Collaborating with multi-agency teams to provide holistic support
Ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines and safeguarding procedures
Maintaining accurate records and documentation

What we offer

Competitive rate of £35 per hour
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
Flexible working arrangements

Social Worker - Children in Care

Location

United Kingdom , Bradford

Salary:

38220.00 - 46142.00 GBP / Year

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

July 12, 2026

Requirements

Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people
Experience working within statutory children's social care services
Strong assessment, planning and analytical skills
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Ability to build effective relationships with children, families, carers and partner agencies

Job Responsibility

Build meaningful, trusting relationships with children and young people
Undertake statutory visits, assessments and reviews
Develop and implement care plans that promote safety, stability and positive outcomes
Work collaboratively with carers, families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies
Champion children's educational achievement, health and emotional wellbeing
Support children and young people to understand their experiences and prepare for adulthood
Drive permanence planning and ensure timely decision-making to achieve long-term stability for children

What we offer

Competitive salary of £38,220 - £46,142 per annum
£3,000 Retention Payment
Permanent employment within Corporate Parenting / Children in Care Service
Hybrid working with 3 days per week based at Sir Henry Mitchell House, Bradford
Supportive management and leadership teams
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
A collaborative working culture focused on achieving the best outcomes for children

Fulltime

Children in Care Social Worker

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for Children in Care Social Work...

Location

United Kingdom , Bradford

Salary:

27.48 - 35.00 GBP / Hour

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

July 09, 2026

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with active Social Work England registration
Experience within Children in Care / Looked After Children services
Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory frameworks
Ability to manage complex caseloads in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Undertake preventative work with service users to reduce safeguarding concerns
Investigate concerns of significant harm and apply appropriate legislation to safeguard and promote welfare
Provide a Social Work service through assessment, care planning, and direct therapeutic interventions
Manage a caseload, making complex decisions in line with professional standards, ensuring cases are planned, reviewed, and evaluated effectively
Work within complex environments involving multi-agency collaboration, challenging family dynamics, and multiple risk factors
Ensure appropriate care provision through effective use of mainstream and specialist services, demonstrating innovation where appropriate
Take responsibility for supervision and robust review of cases involving care services
Prepare reports, attend court, and act as an expert witness where required
Work in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations to support informed decision-making and positive outcomes

What we offer

£200 candidate referral bonus
£150 sign-up bonus for new candidates

Fulltime

Senior Social Worker - Children in Care

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and famili...

Location

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Salary:

45091.00 - 51356.00 GBP / Year

Birmingham Children's Trust

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE
Registration with Social Work England (SWE)
Experience working with children and families in a social work setting
Strong assessment and analytical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

Job Responsibility

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support
Develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies
to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations

What we offer

An incentive payment of £1,000 paid in full in your first months’ salary
Retention bonus of £5,000 per annum paid in monthly instalments
Relocation Allowance of up to £8,000
We pay your Social Work England registration fee
We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee
A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Free on-site parking at our offices
Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme
Flexible and hybrid working policy

Fulltime

Social Care Worker / Residential Care Worker

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of tho...

Location

Ireland , Longford

Salary:

39070.00 - 45550.00 EUR / Year

Orchard Care Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORU
Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
Have full eligibility and availability to work with us
Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant health related discipline, such as: Level 7 or above in Social Care and be in the process of registering, Level 7 Psychology, Level 7 in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Level 7 in Counselling/Psychotherapy, Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar, Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies, Level 7 in Family Support, Professional Qualification in Teaching (Not TEFL), Professional Qualification in Nursing Studies, Level 7 in Disability Studies, Level 7 in Applied Behavioural Analysis, Level 7 in Early Years Care where centre caters for children under 12 years, Level 7 in Social Pedagogy, Level 7 in Sports Science, Level 7 in Physiotherapy, Level 7 in Occupational Therapy, Level 7 in Paramedic Studies
Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
Full eligibility and availability to work with us

Job Responsibility

Be accountable for supporting the day to day running of the service and responsible for the delivery of a person-centred approach to the support and care we provide
Ensure that the residents personal plan is completed in line with regulations and standards provided
Be committed to pro-actively supporting the people we support in their daily lives and choices
Engage with families, clinicians and building links in the community
Experience implementing positive support programmes
Focusing on promoting independence and community integration
Keeping up to date on knowledge relating to current social care policies and sectoral and national changes related to disability services
To motivate, support and encourage the people we support to engage in planned activities of their choice
To take ownership and lead key working in consultation with the people we support, motivating them to engage in meaningful activities
Supporting the care of the people we support such as personal care and providing a general overview of their everyday needs

What we offer

Comprehensive induction process
Extensive training programme
On-going mentoring and support
Continuous Professional Development support
Career progression opportunities
Competitive salary with increments
Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
4 working weeks as annual leave
Refer a friend initiative

Social Care Worker / Residential Care Worker

As we continue to expand to provide additional services to meet the needs of tho...

Location

Ireland , Limerick

Salary:

Not provided

Orchard Care Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant discipline and be registered as a Social Care Worker with CORU or be in the process of registering as a Social Care Worker with CORU
Full manual driving license with eligibility to drive in Ireland
Have full eligibility and availability to work with us
Candidates must hold a qualification at Level 7 or above in a relevant health related discipline, such as: Level 7 or above in Social Care and be in the process of registering
Level 7 Psychology
Level 7 in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy
Level 7 in Counselling/Psychotherapy
Level 7 in Youth and Community or similar
Level 7 in Social Science/Social Studies
Level 7 in Family Support

Job Responsibility

Be accountable for supporting the day to day running of the service and responsible for the delivery of a person-centred approach to the support and care we provide
Ensure that the residents personal plan is completed in line with regulations and standards provided
Be committed to pro-actively supporting the people we support in their daily lives and choices
Engage with families, clinicians and building links in the community
Experience implementing positive support programmes
Focusing on promoting independence and community integration
Keeping up to date on knowledge relating to current social care policies and sectoral and national changes related to disability services
To motivate, support and encourage the people we support to engage in planned activities of their choice
To take ownership and lead key working in consultation with the people we support, motivating them to engage in meaningful activities
Supporting the care of the people we support such as personal care and providing a general overview of their everyday needs

What we offer

Comprehensive induction process
Extensive training programme
On-going mentoring and support
Continuous Professional Development support
Career progression opportunities
Competitive salary with increments
Premium rates paid on Sunday and Bank Holidays
Flexible work schedule to accommodate both staff and service users
4 working weeks as annual leave
Refer a friend initiative

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