Are you a highly motivated and experienced Children and Families Social Worker ready to take on a complex and rewarding statutory caseload within the Falkirk area?

Are you dedicated to the safeguarding and the promotion of welfare of the Children and Young People within the Falkirk area?

Yes?

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Falkirk Council's Children and Families East Locality Team. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Competitive rates of pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

Responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload, including statutory child protection and looked-after children cases, in line with relevant legislation, national guidance, and council policies.
• Conduct thorough assessments of the needs of children, young people, and their families to determine appropriate interventions and support plans.
• Develop, implement, and review Child's Plans and Care Plans in collaboration with children, families, other professionals, and partner agencies.
• Prepare for and participate in statutory processes such as Child Protection Case Conferences, Children's Hearings, and court proceedings, providing written reports and verbal evidence as required.
• Provide direct social work support and therapeutic interventions to children and families to safeguard and promote their welfare.
• Undertake risk assessments and implement safety plans to protect children from harm, escalating concerns promptly where necessary.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including health, education, police, and third-sector organisations, to ensure holistic and coordinated service delivery.
• Promote and support positive relationships between children, their families, and carers, including kinship and foster carers.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and high-quality records and case notes on the relevant electronic systems, ensuring compliance with data protection and confidentiality protocols.
• Participate actively in supervision, team meetings, and continuous professional development (CPD) to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and review of service delivery within the East Locality team.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree
• SSSC registration
• PVG

Experience:

• Childrens

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0131 240 0887 or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above.

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