Duty and Assessment Team

Role: Qualified Social Worker

Team: Duty and Assessment

Location: Preston

Pay Rate: £36.00 per hour

Interviews: Arranged ASAP

Are you a sharp, decisive social worker who excels at the critical initial stages of child protection?

We are seeking a high-caliber Qualified Social Worker to join a fast-paced Duty and Assessment Team covering the Central Lancs region, based out of Preston. Operating at the very front door of children's services, you will be the first line of response for families and children in need of immediate support and protection.

If you thrive on variety, hit the ground running, and want to command a premium hourly rate, this is the perfect project for you.

Working at the front door of the service, you will manage a fast-turning caseload focused on early intervention and risk mitigation:

• Initial Assessments: Conducting comprehensive, child-centric statutory assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act.

• Crisis Triage: Rapidly evaluating incoming referrals from schools, health professionals, and the public to determine the appropriate level of intervention.

• Safeguarding Action: Implementing immediate safety plans for children at risk, escalating matters to long-term teams or initiating legal proceedings when required.

• Collaborative Liaison: Working hand-in-hand with multi-agency partners to ensure a cohesive approach to immediate family distress.

The local authority has set non-negotiable compliance parameters for this intake. To be considered, you must fulfill the following:

• Permanent Authority Experience: You must have at least three years' experience in a permanent post within a UK local authority.

• The 12-Week Rule: You must not have held a permanent or fixed-term contract directly with a local authority within the last 12 weeks.

• Credentials: You must possess a recognized Social Work degree and hold active registration with Social Work England.

• Top-Tier Earning Potential: Enjoy a highly competitive rate of £36.00 per hour.

• Immediate Start: With interviews being turned around ASAP, you won't be left waiting around in a lengthy pipeline.

• Central Hub: Conveniently located in Preston, serving the vibrant Central Lancs community with great transport links.

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.