Qualified Social Worker Connected Carers

Are you a passionate and experienced social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in children's services?

We have an exciting locum opportunity within the Connected Carers Team in Stockport. Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting foster carers and ensuring the best outcomes for children.

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy the benefit of a single point of contact to guide you through your assignment.
• Enhance your skills with access to our online e-learning portal.
• Get paid every week, reliably.
• Stay updated with weekly mailers featuring the latest locum posts in your area.
• Earn up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing support and supervision to foster carers.
• Complete Form F Assessments and conduct initial screenings for prospective foster carers.
• Carry out initial visits and liaise with external agencies.
• Assess kinship carers and complete SGO (Special Guardianship Orders).
• Conduct connected persons assessments, ensuring the best outcomes for children.

What We're Ideally Looking For:

• Experience: 1-3 years working within a similar team, with a strong track record in completing Form F's, SGOs, and connected persons assessments.
• Qualifications: A Diploma or Degree in Social Work.
• Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today or call Lynne Thomson on for more information.

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.