Are you a skilled and passionate Social Worker ready to be the frontline response for children and families?
Yes?
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Highland Council's Children's and Families Service based in Wick. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.
Benefits:
- 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
Responsibilities:
- Wick is located within the Highland Council area in Scotland. Therefore, the Children and Families Social Work duties in Wick are carried out by Highland Council Social Work Services, adhering to Scottish legislation and national guidance, such as Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC).
- The duties of Children and Families Social Work in Wick typically encompass a wide range of services aimed at promoting the welfare, safety, and development of children and young people.
- Carrying out enquiries, assessments, and investigations into referrals where a child is at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
- Coordinating multi-agency risk assessments and Child Protection Planning Meetings.
- Maintaining the Child Protection Register.
- Applying for legal measures, such as a Child Protection Order, in emergencies.
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of a child's and family's needs, often using the GIRFEC principles.
- Developing, managing, and reviewing individual care plans designed to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families.
- Identifying and managing risks in work with children and families.
- Discharging the local authority's duty to refer children who may be in need of a Compulsory Supervision Order to the Principal Reporter.
- Writing statutory reports for the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA).
- Attending Children's Hearings to present evidence and advocate for the child's best interests.
- Supervising children on behalf of the local authority to give effect to the decisions of the Children's Hearings.
- Making recommendations to a Children's Hearing or court about whether a child should be accommodated away from home.
- Identifying appropriate placements, and assessing and supporting kinship carers and foster carers.
- Carrying out measures identified in adoption and permanence legislation.
- Providing support and planning for children leaving care.
- Providing a Social Work service as the lead professional to children and families, including providing or facilitating access to a wide range of support services.
- Working to reduce risk and promote wellbeing, aiming for the principle of minimum intervention to support children to remain within their birth family where it is safe to do so.
- Working in multi-agency forums with police, health, and education services to ensure effective and coordinated support.
- Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with all relevant Scottish legislation (e.g., the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968, Children (Scotland) Act 1995, Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014) and local Council policies.
Requirements:
- Social Work Degree
- SSSC registration
- PVG
Experience:
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on (phone number removed) or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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