Location: MiddlesbroughPay Rate: £27.56 per hour (via umbrella company)Contract Type: Temporary (initial 3-6 months, likely to extend)Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to FridayReports to: Team Manager - SCP Team

As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding Children Partnership (SCP) Team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality social work services to children, young people, and families in need of protection or support. You will assess risk, develop safeguarding plans, and engage in multi-agency collaboration to ensure the best outcomes for children.

• Undertake Section 47 investigations and assessments in line with Children Act 1989.

• Develop and implement Child in Need and Child Protection plans.

• Conduct statutory visits, reviews, and direct work with children and families.

• Prepare and present reports to court and attend court proceedings as required.

• Work closely with police, education, health, and other partners to safeguard children.

• Maintain accurate case records on the council's electronic case management system.

• Participate in strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings.

• Act in accordance with Social Work England's professional standards and the local authority's policies.

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work (BA or MA) or equivalent.

• Registration: Social Work England registration.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of post-qualifying experience in children's safeguarding.

• Skills: Strong communication, risk assessment, and report-writing skills. Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Experience working within a Local Authority SCP or Child Protection Team.

• Knowledge of Middlesbrough's local safeguarding protocols and procedures.

• Experience using case management systems like LiquidLogic.

• Competitive hourly rate: £27.56 (umbrella)

• Flexible / hybrid working (subject to team agreement)

• Mileage and travel expenses reimbursed

• Weekly payroll

• Supportive team environment with regular supervision

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.