CrawlJobs Logo

Social Worker

https://www.randstad.com Logo

Randstad

Location Icon

Location:
United Kingdom, Leicester

Category Icon
Category:
Health and Beauty

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

38.00 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

Leicester City Council is seeking a Social Worker to join our Children in Need Team to play a pivotal role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at risk. The role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting families facing various challenges.

Job Responsibility:

  • Conducting thorough assessments of children and families referred to the Children in Need Team, developing individualised care plans, and coordinating with relevant agencies and professionals
  • Identifying and addressing potential risks to children's well-being, promoting positive parenting strategies, and connecting families to community resources
  • Working effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including colleagues, parents, carers, educational institutions, and other professionals, to ensure a coordinated approach to meeting the needs of children
  • Maintaining detailed and accurate case records, preparing reports, and contributing to data analysis and service evaluation
  • Advocating for the rights and best interests of children, empowering families to build their own capacity, and promoting their resilience
  • Providing direct support, guidance, and counselling to children and families facing a range of challenges, including family breakdown and separation, domestic violence, neglect, substance misuse, mental health issues, and educational difficulties

Requirements:

  • Social Work Degree (BA/BSc/MA/MSc) or equivalent
  • Social Work England registration
  • Proven experience working with children and families in a social work setting
  • Strong assessment and case management skills
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
  • Experience working with specific child protection issues (e.g., neglect, abuse, domestic violence)
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies (e.g., Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children)
What we offer:
  • £300 referral scheme
  • Dedicated consultant
  • Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
  • DBS and Compliance Service
  • Quick and Easy Registration Process
  • Access to CPD

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 08, 2025

Expiration:
April 22, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
Job Link Share:
Welcome to CrawlJobs.com
Your Global Job Discovery Platform
At CrawlJobs.com, we simplify finding your next career opportunity by bringing job listings directly to you from all corners of the web. Using cutting-edge AI and web-crawling technologies, we gather and curate job offers from various sources across the globe, ensuring you have access to the most up-to-date job listings in one place.