Looked After Through Care Team Senior Practitioner - Randstad Care : Job Details

Senior Practitioner - Looked After Through Care Team (Social Worker)Darlington, UK£24 - £30 per hour

About the Role:Randstad is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Practitioner to join the Looked After Through Care Team in Darlington. This role is essential in supporting children and young people in care, ensuring their well-being and successful transition into independence.As a Senior Practitioner, you will take on a leadership role within the team, providing expertise and guidance to colleagues while managing a complex caseload.

Key Responsibilities:Manage and oversee a caseload of complex cases involving children and young people in care, ensuring high standards of practice are maintained.Lead care planning and reviews, ensuring that care plans are tailored to the individual needs of each child or young person.Work collaboratively with foster carers, families, and professionals across health, education, and housing to provide holistic support for young people.Support young people transitioning from care into independence, focusing on their personal development, education, and career opportunities.Provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members, promoting best practices and supporting professional development.Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, safeguarding protocols, and internal policies.

Requirements:Qualified Social Worker with valid Social Work England registration.Proven experience in children's services, particularly working with looked-after children and young people.Strong knowledge of the Children Act, safeguarding practices, and care planning processes.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to advocate for young people and engage with families and professionals.

Benefits:Competitive and Weekly pay-ratesOne committed and dedicated point of contactAn unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App

How to Apply:If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role.If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the CV on

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.