Social Worker, Randstad

Social Worker

Randstad

Location:

United Kingdom, Rochdale

Category:

Health and Beauty

Contract Type:

Not provided

Salary:

35.00 - 40.00 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Rochdale Council's Cared for Children Team as an IRO. This is a full time role, offering an amazing pay rate of £40 per hour.

Job Responsibility:

Chaired Looked After Child (LAC) Reviews, ensuring that care plans are meeting the needs of children in care and promoting their welfare
Acted as an advocate for children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard in care planning and decision-making
Scrutinised and challenged care plans, placements, and interventions to ensure they are appropriate, effective, and in the best interests of the child
Worked closely with social workers, foster carers, residential staff, health professionals, education providers, and other key agencies to promote multi-agency working
Ensured compliance with statutory regulations, policies, and guidance, including the Children Act 1989, IRO Handbook, and Working Together to Safeguard Children
Escalated concerns through the dispute resolution process where plans were not in the best interests of the child, ensuring accountability and positive outcomes
Reviewed Permanency Planning, ensuring children have stable, long-term arrangements that support their emotional and physical well-being
Monitored and reviewed the progress of care leavers, ensuring they have appropriate support, accommodation, and pathways into education, training, or employment
Provided oversight on court proceedings and Public Law Outline (PLO) processes, ensuring care planning aligns with legal requirements
Maintained accurate, detailed, and timely records of all reviews, decisions, and escalations in line with local authority policies and statutory frameworks

Requirements:

Social Work Degree or equivalent
Current registration with Social Work England
Enhanced DBS
Experience: Children

What we offer:

Hybrid working
Free onsite working
Mileage reimbursement
Competitive rates of pay
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 100's discounts on the Happi App
Access to free healthcare and financial advice on the Happi App

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

April 07, 2025

Expiration:

April 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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