Referral And Assessment Team in Gateshead

Referral and Assessment TeamGateshead, UK£24 - £30 per hour

About Us:Randstad is partnering with Gateshead's Referral and Assessment Team to find skilled social workers committed to delivering high-quality services to children and families.Join a dynamic team focused on providing timely and effective assessments to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced social worker passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join the Referral and Assessment Team in Gateshead.In this role, you will be responsible for conducting initial assessments, identifying needs, and ensuring appropriate interventions are in place to support children and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting thorough initial assessments of children and families referred to the team.
• Identifying the needs, risks, and protective factors to ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Collaborating with families, colleagues, and external agencies to gather information and provide coordinated support.
• Making informed decisions about the level of intervention required and referring cases to appropriate services.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, plans, and interventions.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Proven experience in a referral and assessment role or similar.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures related to child welfare and safeguarding.

**What We Offer:**

- Competitive pay rate upto £31 per hour- Support and guidance from a leading recruitment agency.- £300 referral voucher-Access to our Hapi app to gain discounts with retailers, access to online GP services and more

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced and dedicated Social Worker looking for temporary opportunities in the North East to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children/Adults, we invite you to apply.You can get back to me 01915359054 (Fathima) or send me an email on

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.

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