Children's Social Worker Access Hub

Company Overview: Join a dynamic and compassionate team dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children and families. Our Access Hub provides vital support and intervention to those in need, ensuring that every child receives the care and protection they deserve. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Children's Social Worker to join us in this important mission.

Position Overview: As a Children's Social Worker in our Access Hub, you will play a key role in providing immediate support and intervention to children and families in crisis. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children, while earning a competitive rate of £37.60 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to referrals from various sources, including families, professionals, and community agencies, conducting initial assessments and triaging cases according to urgency and risk.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to children and families in need, addressing immediate safety concerns and ensuring that appropriate services are accessed.
• Conduct thorough assessments of children's needs and family circumstances, working collaboratively with families and relevant professionals to develop and implement tailored support plans.
• Coordinate services and referrals to internal and external agencies, ensuring that children and families receive timely and appropriate support to address their needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, documentation, and electronic records in accordance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, including social work assistants, team managers, and other professionals, to ensure coordinated and integrated support for children and families.
• Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and training sessions to enhance professional development and share knowledge and best practices.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration (e.g., HCPC).
• Proven experience working with children and families within a social services or child welfare setting, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information to inform decision-making and intervention planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child protection, safeguarding, and social work practice.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating resilience, empathy, and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for travel within the community (if required).

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £37.60 per hour, paid on a weekly basis.
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely where possible.
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful and rewarding work that makes a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

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.