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Are you a highly motivated and experienced Children and Families Social Worker ready to take on a complex and rewarding statutory caseload within the Falkirk area? Are you dedicated to the safeguarding and the promotion of welfare of the Children and Young People within the Falkirk area? Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Falkirk Council's Children and Families East Locality Team. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a varied caseload, including statutory child protection and looked-after children cases, in line with relevant legislation, national guidance, and council policies
Conduct thorough assessments of the needs of children, young people, and their families to determine appropriate interventions and support plans
Develop, implement, and review Child's Plans and Care Plans in collaboration with children, families, other professionals, and partner agencies
Prepare for and participate in statutory processes such as Child Protection Case Conferences, Children's Hearings, and court proceedings, providing written reports and verbal evidence as required
Provide direct social work support and therapeutic interventions to children and families to safeguard and promote their welfare
Undertake risk assessments and implement safety plans to protect children from harm, escalating concerns promptly where necessary
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including health, education, police, and third-sector organisations, to ensure holistic and coordinated service delivery
Promote and support positive relationships between children, their families, and carers, including kinship and foster carers
Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and high-quality records and case notes on the relevant electronic systems, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality protocols
Participate actively in supervision, team meetings, and continuous professional development (CPD) to enhance knowledge and skills
Contribute to the ongoing development and review of service delivery within the East Locality team
Requirements:
Social Work Degree
SSSC registration
PVG
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