Social Worker Children’s Services

Austin Dean Recruitment is seeking dedicated and experienced Locum Social Workers to join our clients Children in Care teams. We are looking for professionals with a strong background in children’s social work, excellent case management skills, and a deep commitment to supporting children and young people in care. You will be working closely with children, foster carers, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for looked after children. We have ongoing sessions to suit your work-life balance!

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people in care, ensuring each child receives the appropriate level of care and support.
• Conduct regular assessments to monitor the progress and well-being of children in care.
• Develop, implement, and review care plans in collaboration with children, foster carers, and other professionals.
• Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people in care, helping them achieve stability and success.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of children in care, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in all decisions.
• Facilitate access to essential resources and services, such as education, healthcare, and extracurricular activities.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in care.
• Adhere to local safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Promptly report and document any concerns or incidents with accuracy.

Requirements:

• At least 12 months previous experience in a similar role
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Austin Dean Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, committed to offering candidates locum and permanent positions in the social work sector based purely on their merits.

Why Austin Dean Recruitment?

As an awarded provider on the Framework for the NHS, we bring you exciting opportunities not only in social work but also in nursing, midwifery, and clinical staffing. By joining Austin Dean Recruitment, you gain access to a wide range of benefits, including:

• National Opportunities: We have positions available across the UK, offering you the flexibility to choose roles that suit your location and preferences.
• Weekly Pay: Weekly payroll, Umbrella, Limited Company or Direct Engagement PAYE
• Flexible Shifts: Whether you prefer day shifts, nights, evenings, or weekends, we have work available to fit your schedule. Tailor your work-life balance with shifts that work best for you.
• Competitive Pay Rates: Enjoy attractive hourly rates with prompt payments.
• Diverse Roles: Choose from a variety of locum or permanent positions in social work, nursing, midwifery, and other clinical roles.
• Dedicated Support: Our experienced team is committed to providing you with personalized support throughout your recruitment process and while on assignment.
• Wide Network of Clients: We work with a vast network of healthcare and social work clients, giving you access to top-tier organisations.

Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in care! Apply today!

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.