Locum Social Worker - Permanence Team
Are you a Qualified Social Worker passionate about improving outcomes for children in care?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing complex cases and making a real difference?
We have a fantastic locum opportunity within the Permanence / Looked After Children’s team in Liverpool City Council, a highly regarded and supportive local authority.
Benefits*Hybrid Working
*Dedicated consultant - your single point of contact
*Two weekly payroll runs
*CPD support via our online e-learning portal
*Access to the latest locum roles through our weekly mailer
*Refer a friend and earn up to £300 in Love2Shop vouchers! (T&Cs apply)


Responsibilities:*Manage a complex caseload within the Permanence Team
*Provide a high-quality and effective social work service in line with statutory guidance
*Undertake assessments, planning, and deliver focused interventions to safeguard and support children in care
*Promote positive outcomes through relationship-based and systemic practice
*Work collaboratively with professionals, families, and carers
*Participate in the duty rota and contribute to team decision-making

To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:*Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
*1-3+ years’ experience within children’s social care, ideally with LAC/permanence
*Strong knowledge of statutory duties and care planning processes
*Able to manage complex caseloads independently
*Sound understanding of risks and challenges faced by children in care
*Confident working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

To avoid missing out on this fantastic opportunity please apply today....Or for more information or confidential discussion please call Lynne Thomson - or emailRandstad 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.