Support and Protect Team

Social Worker

Support and Protect Team

£45 per hour

Hybrid Working

Duties:

• Evaluate the needs, risks, and strengths of individuals and families to determine the necessary level of support and protection.
• Create detailed care plans tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, outlining goals, interventions, and expected outcomes.
• Offer emotional support, counselling, and guidance to individuals and families dealing with various issues such as abuse, neglect, mental health problems, or family breakdowns.
• Assist clients in accessing necessary services, including health care, housing, education, and financial support.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they receive the appropriate services and support from other agencies and organisations.
• Investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or other safeguarding concerns, and take appropriate action to protect individuals at risk
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to implement safeguarding measures, including placing individuals in safe environments, providing emergency support, and monitoring ongoing risk.
• Collaborate with other professionals such as health care workers, educators, law enforcement, and community organisations to provide comprehensive support and protection.
• Manage a caseload of clients, ensuring regular follow-ups, reviews, and adjustments to care plans as needed.
• Respond to crises and emergencies, providing immediate support and coordination of services to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions, assessments, plans, and interventions, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Ensure all actions and interventions comply with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, including child protection laws, mental health regulations, and confidentiality agreements.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay updated on best practices, legal requirements, and new developments in social work and safeguarding.
• Attend regular supervision sessions to reflect on practice, discuss challenging cases, and receive support and guidance from supervisors.
• Conduct community outreach and education programs to raise awareness about safeguarding issues, available support services, and the role of social workers in the community.

Why work with Randstad:

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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.

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experience

Children services

education

BA in social work