Social Worker - Family Help & Child Protection Job at Randstad (Gateshead)

Qualified Social Worker - Family Assessment Team

The Family Assessment Social Worker will play a critical role in Lincolnshire Co...

Location

United Kingdom , Boston

Salary:

34.00 - 35.00 GBP / Hour

Randstad

Expiration Date

June 10, 2026

Requirements

A recognized social work qualification and registration with Social Work England
Proven experience in conducting family assessments, preferably within a local authority setting
Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection and family welfare
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and build rapport with diverse individuals and families
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions based on thorough assessments and analysis
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry best practices

Job Responsibility

Conduct thorough assessments of families referred to the service, taking into consideration the unique circumstances and challenges they face
Collaborate with families to develop comprehensive care plans that address identified needs and promote the well-being of children and adults involved
Conduct home visits and interviews to gather accurate information about family dynamics, relationships, living conditions, and other relevant factors
Work within legal frameworks and guidelines to ensure the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults
Liaise with other professionals, such as medical practitioners, therapists, and educators, to gather input and ensure a holistic assessment approach
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, documenting assessments, interventions, and progress over time
Attend case conferences, court hearings, and other relevant meetings as required
Provide support, guidance, and practical assistance to families to help them implement care plans effectively
Collaborate with colleagues and other agencies to ensure a coordinated and multi-disciplinary approach to family support

Fulltime

Family Support Worker

Do you have experience of intensive one to one work and group work with parents,...

Location

United Kingdom , Slough

Salary:

36508.00 - 40958.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least two years experience of intensive one to one work and group work with parents, children and young people from complex families
At least one year’s experience of acting as lead professional delivering family-focused interventions
Experience of monitoring, reviewing and evaluating work
Proven track record of working with families with multiple complex needs
Thorough understanding of how complex families with entrenched negative behaviours interact
Knowledge of Child Protection policies and procedures and Safeguarding
Understanding of and commitment to the need for sensitivity and confidentiality
Educated to A level or NVQ3 in Child Development, Youth Support, Health or Social Care, and/or a relevant professional qualification in these areas
Be able to demonstrate continuous professional development in related disciplines
Be able to travel around Slough

Job Responsibility

To conduct comprehensive whole family assessments as required and produce appropriate written reports detailing family assessment and ensuring that these are recorded on the ICS system
Deliver brief and short term interventions when this is sufficient to meet family needs, and long term interventions using the Dundee Model of family support
To act as dedicated Lead Professional at all stages of support from pre-assessment through to exit strategy, using support and challenge measures to ensure that parents and children engage and comply with the family’s action plan
Coordinate support from external agencies and lead the Team Around the Family (TAF) approach
To work with families at various times including early morning, evening and weekends, delivering services where they are required such as the family home and community settings
To maintain effective records of family interventions and use the outcomes-based Family Star assessment tool to evidence the achievement of outcomes and enable evaluation recording these on the ICS system
To promote and contribute to early intervention processes using step up and step down approaches, supporting Social Care where appropriate and understanding when statutory interventions are required
To ensure all interventions are conducted within an anti-discriminatory framework, and take into account issues such as race, gender, sexuality, disability etc., and deliver appropriate services to the diverse communities of Slough
The post holder will be expected to take on additional duties and changes to the job description as required by your line manager commensurate with the post

Fulltime

Family Support Worker

Do you have experience of intensive one to one work and group work with parents,...

Location

United Kingdom , Slough

Salary:

36508.00 - 40958.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least two years experience of intensive one to one work and group work with parents, children and young people from complex families
At least one year’s experience of acting as lead professional delivering family-focused interventions
Experience of monitoring, reviewing and evaluating work
Proven track record of working with families with multiple complex needs
Thorough understanding of how complex families with entrenched negative behaviours interact
Knowledge of Child Protection policies and procedures and Safeguarding and CAF
Understanding of and commitment to the need for sensitivity and confidentiality
Educated to A level or NVQ3 in Child Development, Youth Support, Health or Social Care, and/or a relevant professional qualification in these areas
Be able to demonstrate continuous professional development in related disciplines
Be able to travel around Slough

Job Responsibility

To conduct comprehensive whole family assessments as required and produce appropriate written reports detailing family assessment and ensuring that these are recorded on the eCAF system
Deliver brief and short term interventions when this is sufficient to meet family needs, and long term interventions using the Dundee Model of family support
To act as dedicated Lead Professional at all stages of support from pre-assessment through to exit strategy, using support and challenge measures to ensure that parents and children engage and comply with the family’s action plan
Coordinate support from external agencies and lead the Team Around the Family (TAF) approach
To work with families at various times including early morning, evening and weekends, delivering services where they are required such as the family home and community settings
To maintain effective records of family interventions and use the outcomes-based Family Star assessment tool to evidence the achievement of outcomes and enable evaluation recording these on the eCAF system
To promote and contribute to early intervention processes using step up and step down approaches, supporting Social Care where appropriate and understanding when statutory interventions are required
To ensure all interventions are conducted within an anti-discriminatory framework, and take into account issues such as race, gender, sexuality, disability etc., and deliver appropriate services to the diverse communities of Slough
The post holder will be expected to take on additional duties and changes to the job description as required by your line manager commensurate with the post

Fulltime

Protective Services Worker

Under general supervision, Protective Service Workers perform professional inves...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

113100.00 - 144326.00 USD / Year

City and County of San Francisco

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work education (CSWE)
OR Possession of a Master’s Degree from a two-year (2) counseling program from an accredited college or university (Qualifying Master’s Degrees in counseling include Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Addiction Counseling and Counseling Psychology that included a supervised field placement as part of the course curriculum)
AND Satisfactory completion of two semesters of graduate field placement, which involved the provision of direct services to families or children in one of the following or closely related areas: child welfare, family counseling, juvenile probation, pediatric social work, adolescent alcohol and drug counseling or school social work
OR Six (6) months post baccalaureate professional work experience which involved the provision of direct services to families or children in one of the areas previously described
AND Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license and clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Job Responsibility

Partnering with families, communities, and service providers to build a supportive team that addresses the safety, health, and well-being needs of the child, youth, and family
Exploring safety, well-being, family relationships and natural supports through interviewing, field visits, and gathering collateral information in a timely manner
Conducting comprehensive assessments of safety, risk and protective capacity utilizing designated assessment tools
Taking appropriate action to ensure child safety, including promoting family strengths, mitigating safety threats and/or removal of children from the home
Maintaining case information on applicable computerized case management system(s)
Collaborating with families and stakeholders to develop behavioral case plans based on the assessment that addresses the family's needs and complies with relevant laws, rules and regulations
Helping connect families to a broad array of services and supports and empowering them to utilize strengths in order to implement the provisions of a case plan
Counseling and educating youth, families, care providers and community partners on the Child Welfare process, legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures by communicating verbally and in writing
Building community partnerships through relationship building and educating community organizations about Family and Children’s Services
Staying abreast of latest polices, initiatives, and best practices by attending trainings, reading literature reviews, accessing various online child welfare resources and participating in work groups and site teams

Fulltime

Residential Childcare Worker

As a Residential Childcare Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting chil...

Location

United Kingdom , Spalding

Salary:

13.67 - 13.97 GBP / Hour

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience in residential childcare, social care, or a related health and social care setting is desirable
Level 3 Diploma in Residential childcare (Children and Young People) or equivalent qualification preferred or the absolute willingness to complete this qualification
Understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection legislation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and colleagues alike
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required
Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one) is essential

Job Responsibility

Provide day-to-day care and support to children living in the residential home in line with their individual care plans
Ensure the safety and welfare of children by maintaining a secure and supportive environment
Build positive relationships with children, encouraging trust and promoting their emotional well-being
Support children with education, social activities, and personal development to help them achieve their goals
Work collaboratively with colleagues, external agencies, and families to ensure a holistic approach to each child's care
Maintain accurate and timely records, including daily reports, incident logs, and care plans
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and supervision to continually develop your skills and knowledge
Promote a culture of respect, dignity, and inclusion within the home

What we offer

Competitive salary of £13.67 to £13.97 per hour
Supportive working environment with ongoing training and career development opportunities
Generous holiday entitlement and paid time off for training
Access to employee assistance programmes and wellbeing support
Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in your local community
Company pension scheme

Fulltime

Clinical Social Worker, Diabetes (TZield)

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospi...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

Boston Children's Hospital

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's degree in social work
Social Work licensure in the state of Massachusetts
LCSW required, LICSW preferred
Experience in medical environment and with child protection issues helpful
Flexibility and ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent teamwork and communication skills are necessary

Job Responsibility

Psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, individual and family counseling, potentially group psychoeducational interventions
Working with our Patient Navigators to help patients and families gain access to services and resources within and outside of BCH system
Collaborating and consulting with our multidisciplinary team around management of psychosocial issues
Developing new programmatic initiatives to support patients and families in the TZield Program
Supporting research and Quality Improvement efforts in the TZield Program

What we offer

$5,000 sign-on bonus
flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
cell phone plan discounts
discounted rates on T-passes

Fulltime

Children Social Worker

Social Worker – Children’s Duty & Assessment Team, Sefton Council. Service Care ...

Location

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Salary:

31.36 - 40.00 GBP / Hour

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

June 12, 2026

Requirements

Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience as a Children’s Social Worker
Recent experience within a Children’s Duty & Assessment or Front Door team
Social Work England registration
Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and threshold decision-making
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-demand frontline service
Willingness to attend the office as required under the hybrid working arrangement

Job Responsibility

Undertaking Section 17 Child in Need assessments
Completing Section 47 safeguarding enquiries
Holding a caseload of children requiring assessment and short-term intervention
Carrying out direct work with children and families
Managing work through a duty system and responding to incoming referrals
Making proportionate, evidence-based decisions in line with legislation and local procedures
Preparing clear, timely, and well-reasoned assessments and case recordings
Attending and contributing to strategy meetings, child protection conferences, and core groups
Working collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, police, and early help services
Ensuring statutory timescales and safeguarding standards are met consistently

What we offer

Competitive agency pay rates
Weekly payroll
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Streamlined compliance and onboarding process

Fulltime

New

Children Practitioner

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Children’s Practitioner to join their ...

Location

United Kingdom , Stevenage

Salary:

17.04 - 21.00 GBP / Hour

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

June 22, 2026

Requirements

Experience working within Children's Services / Social Care
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment
Confident undertaking direct work with children and families
Flexible approach to working hours when required (TOIL provided)
Full UK driving licence, business insurance, and access to a vehicle

Job Responsibility

Support Social Workers with obtaining consent (email and face-to-face)
Complete chronologies, case summaries, and genograms
Assist with case transfers to Family Safeguarding Services
Support with case closures and step-downs to Early Help services
Complete CAFCASS information requests
Assist with Children Looked After (CLA) processes
Undertake safeguarding welfare checks
Carry out direct work with children, capturing their voice
Support the Child Advice and Information Officer when required
Help facilitate Child Protection medicals (including occasional transport)

Fulltime

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