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Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom, Middlesbrough

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

40476.00 - 49114.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Middlesbrough Borough Council's Children's Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Children's Social Worker to join our dynamic Safeguarding, Care Planning and Children with Disabilities Team. We are committed to providing high-quality support and protection to children with disabilities, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive development are at the forefront of everything we do.

Job Responsibility:

Safeguarding: Conducting thorough assessments to identify and address potential risks to children with disabilities, ensuring their safety and protection from harm
Care Planning: Developing individualized care plans tailored to the unique needs and wishes of children with disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate support and interventions
Collaboration: Working closely with families, other professionals (such as healthcare professionals, education staff, and therapists), and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to the child's care
Advocacy: Advocating for the needs and rights of children with disabilities, ensuring they have access to the necessary services, resources, and opportunities
Direct Work with Children: Building strong relationships with children with disabilities, providing emotional support, guidance, and advocacy to help them thrive
Supporting Transitions: Supporting children with disabilities through significant transitions, such as moving between placements, entering adulthood, or accessing new services
Promoting Inclusion: Working to ensure children with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in their communities and reach their full potential

Requirements:

Social Work Qualification: You must be a qualified Social Worker
Social Care England Registration: Essential for this role
Updated DBS: Essential for working with children and families
Experience in Working with Children with Disabilities: Demonstrated experience working with children with disabilities and a strong understanding of their unique needs, rights, and challenges
Strong Assessment and Case Management Skills: Proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop effective care plans, and manage complex cases effectively
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, other professionals, and stakeholders
Commitment to Safeguarding Children: Passion for protecting children and ensuring their rights and well-being are paramount

What we offer:

Relocation Expenses: Up to £8,000 to support successful candidates
Annual Leave: 26 days rising to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus paid bank holidays (equivalent value of almost £6,000)
Pension: Employer contributions of 11.5% (over £5,000 per year) plus a death in service sum of 3.5 times your annual salary
Viv up Programme: Access to discounts, electric car schemes, counseling, and 24/7 support helpline
Family-Friendly Policies: Generous paid discretionary leave and paid absence for sickness
Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Access to schemes for electric cars, bikes, and high street store discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Expiration:
December 25, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Children's Social Worker

Randstad

Location:United Kingdom, Middlesbrough

Category:Health and Beauty

Contract Type:Not provided