Social worker - ASET Team

Are you passionate about safeguarding vulnerable young people, particularly those at risk of exploitation? Are you committed to working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to protect children and young people from harm? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Children Social Worker to join our dedicated ASET Team a specialised team focusing on safeguarding adolescents who are at risk of, or have experienced, exploitation. Key Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments and interventions: Conduct thorough assessments of children and young people at risk of exploitation, including sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, and modern slavery. Develop and implement tailored care plans: Develop and implement individualised care plans for young people, addressing their specific needs, promoting their safety, and helping them achieve positive outcomes. Collaborate with multi-agency partners: Work closely with police, health services, education providers, youth services, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated response to safeguarding concerns. Provide specialist support and intervention: Offer direct support and guidance to young people at risk, including crisis intervention, advocacy, and support for their emotional and social well-being. Champion the voice of young people: Act as a powerful advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are heard and their views are considered in all decisions. Contribute to service development: Engage in ongoing professional development and actively participate in initiatives to enhance the team's knowledge and practice in child protection and exploitation. Essential Requirements: Must hold a relevant Social Work qualification (e.g. DipSW, BSc, MA) and be registered with Social Care England. Proven experience working with children and young people at risk, ideally with a focus on exploitation. Ability to build rapport with young people, families, and other professionals, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Ability to assess complex information, identify risks, and recommend appropriate actions. A passion for safeguarding children and a dedication to ensuring their safety and well-being. To Apply: Call Lara Wilson 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.

Location: Durham, GB

Posted Date: 2/6/2025