Support And Protect Team

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our Support and Protect Team based in Workington. This team is at the forefront of safeguarding, working with children and families to accurately identify needs and ensure appropriate services are provided at the right time to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This role offers a structured hybrid working model designed to balance frontline presence with administrative flexibility:

• Standard Weeks: 3 days office-based in Workington / 2 days remote.

• Duty Weeks: Every 5th week is a Duty Week, requiring you to be 100% office-based for the full week to manage emergency intake and triage.

• Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

• Note: No condensed hours are available for this position.

• Risk Management: Respond to risk and understand how to effectively prioritize safeguarding and support needs for children and families.

• Case Management: Undertake complex assessments and deliver person-centered support for children in need and those subject to child protection plans.

• Relationship Building: Use active listening and communication to build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and carers.

• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work collaboratively with health partners, police, and community groups to deliver faceted services that meet identified needs.

• Accurate Record Keeping: Maintain high-quality, analytical reports and case records that clearly identify the "child's voice" and support decision-making rationale.

• Qualifications: A recognized Social Work Degree (BA/BSc, MA/MSc, or PGDip).

• Registration: Current, valid registration with Social Work England.

• Experience: Proven experience in statutory children's services, specifically within child protection or safeguarding hubs.

• Clearances: An Enhanced DBS check with Children's and Adults Barred List checks.

• Mobility: A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for travel within the designated area.

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.

experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations,be person centred,can work as an individual or part of a team,caring,competent at dealing with all stakeholders,critical thinking,emotional intelligence,empathy,handling medication,non-judgemental,oral communication,organisational,passionate,patience,report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc),resilient,show initiative,time management,tolerance,understanding,work well under pressure,written communication

qualifications

high school,college,university

education

BA in social work,Degree in health and social care