Social Worker - Randstad Care : Job Details

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker? Have you got experience working with Children?

Randstad are recruiting Qualified Social Workers to join the Somerset Council for Children's service in the Family Safeguarding, Looked After Children, and Children in Need teams. These contract roles offer a fantastic Pay rate of £38 per hour and offer hybrid working schedules.

Benefits of working for Randstad as a Social Worker:Competitive rates of payWeekly payOne committed and dedicated point of contactAn unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)A full range of free e-learning training is available

About the role:

• We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding South Somerset team. We are passionate about improving the outcomes for our most vulnerable young people and families in Somerset to encourage positive change.
• We have successfully embedded the innovative Family Safeguarding model; working alongside adult-focussed practitioners you will be able to access intervention and advice in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health, to inform assessments and plans. You will also be able to access expertise in child exploitation from the Wider Safeguarding Team, to address this growing area of need.
• You will be a key part of this is supporting direct work with children to hear their voice and understand their experiences. You will work with parents, the wider family network and the whole system in a strengths-based way to support change. With permanent Team Managers, Consultant Social Workers and an established senior leadership team you'll be well supported with regular and reflective supervision.
• Good technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.

What does the council offer:

• A friendly supportive learning culture with an approachable and experienced leadership team
• On-site parking!
• CPD with a strong focus on systemic and relationship-based practice
• Team and service away days to support a strong healthy working culture
• A kind, caring and supportive environment!
• A variety of wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle
• Support to develop your career to achieve your goals

The minimum requirements for this role are: Hold a Social Work qualification Registered with Social Work England(SWE).Enhanced DBS.

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Revanth on otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call or email me at and I would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

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.