Qualified Social Worker - Support and Strengthening families

Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Support and Strengthening Families Team

Location: South Tyneside

Pay Rate: £35-£45 per hour

Are you a dedicated and qualified Social Worker with a passion for making a positive impact on families in need? We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join our Support and Strengthening Families Team, where you will play a crucial role in providing essential support to families facing various challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assessment and Intervention: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the needs and risks within families. Develop and implement effective intervention plans to support positive outcomes.

2. Case Management: Manage a caseload of families, ensuring timely and high-quality interventions. Regularly review cases and update plans based on evolving needs and circumstances.

3. Collaboration: Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including health professionals, educators, and community resources, to provide holistic support to families.

4. Advocacy: Advocate for families within the legal and social services systems, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected.

5. Crisis Intervention: Respond to crisis situations promptly and effectively, providing emotional support and practical solutions to families in distress.

6. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, interventions, and case progress in accordance with professional standards and legal requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1. Degree in Social Work: A recognised qualification in social work and registration with the relevant professional body.

2. DBS on the update service

3. Experience: Proven experience in a social work role, preferably within a family support context.

4. Knowledge: A solid understanding of child protection, safeguarding, and relevant legislation. Familiarity with the local community and available resources is an advantage.

5. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse families and professionals.

6. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound judgements in complex situations.

Pay Rate: £35-£45 per hour

This role offers a competitive pay rate of £35-£45 per hour, reflecting the importance of the work you will be undertaking and recognising your expertise in the field.

If you are a passionate and qualified Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of families, we invite you to apply or contact Lara Wilson on or .

Join a dynamic team and contribute to the support and strengthening of families in our community.

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.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.