Support and protect team

Carlisle, Cumbria (Hybrid - 3 days on-site / 2 days remote) Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour Contract: Full-time (37 hours per week), Temporary/Agency The RoleAre you a dedicated Social Worker looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families in Cumbria? We are seeking an experienced practitioner to join the Support and Protect Team in Carlisle. This is a frontline role focused on providing high-quality support and robust protection for children in need and those at risk of significant harm. You will join a forward-thinking service that prioritizes child-centered practice and multi-agency collaboration. With a competitive hourly rate and a supportive management structure, this is an excellent opportunity for a professional committed to excellence in safeguarding. Key Responsibilities • Assessment & Planning: Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989, including Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 investigations. • Caseload Management: Manage a complex caseload involving Children in Need (CiN), Child Protection (CP) plans, and children subject to Public Law Outline (PLO) or care proceedings. • Intervention: Develop and implement outcome-focused care and safety plans, ensuring the "voice of the child" is at the heart of every decision. • Court Work: Prepare high-quality reports for Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences, Core Group meetings, and represent the local authority in court proceedings. • Collaboration: Work closely with multi-agency partners-including schools, police, and health services-to ensure a coordinated approach to safeguarding. Requirements • Qualifications: A degree in Social Work (BA, BSc, MA, or MSc). • Registration: Current registration with Social Work England. • Experience: Substantial post-qualifying experience (ideally 3+ years) within a statutory Child Protection or Safeguarding environment. • Skills: Exceptional report-writing skills, the ability to manage risk effectively under pressure, and strong interpersonal skills to engage with hard-to-reach families. • Compliance: An enhanced DBS check (Child Barred List) and a valid driving license with access to a vehicle for travel across the Carlisle 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.