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Job Description Social Worker: Connected Carers (Kinship) Location: Durham County Council (Hybrid / Office Base: Seaham) Pay Rate: £32.73 per hour Team: Connected Carers / Kinship Team Are you passionate about keeping children within their family networks? Durham County Council is looking for a skilled and dedicated Social Worker to join their high-performing Connected Carers Team . At a competitive rate of £32.73/hr , this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to specialize in Kinship care-a field that directly impacts a child's sense of identity and long-term stability. �? The Role: Empowering Families In this role, you won't just be managing a caseload; you will be an advocate for "family-first" placements. You will work with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and close family friends who have stepped up to provide a loving home in times of crisis. Your Key Responsibilities: Viability Assessments: Conducting initial assessments to determine if a family placement is safe and sustainable. Reg 24 & Form F: Completing robust, high-quality assessments for temporary and long-term fostering approval. Special Guardianship (SGO): Guiding carers through the SGO process to ensure legal permanence for children. Support & Supervision: Providing ongoing guidance to kinship carers to help them navigate the challenges of their new roles. ? Why Join Durham County Council? Competitive Pay: One of the highest rates in the North East at £32.73/hr . Work-Life Balance: Durham offers a flexible, hybrid working model allowing you to manage your diary effectively. Stable Leadership: Join a team with a supportive management structure and clear pathways for clinical supervision. Making an Impact: Focus on a specialized area of social work that prioritizes keeping children out of the standard care system. ?? About You We are looking for a Registered Social Worker who thrives on assessment work and relationship building. Experience: Previous experience in Fostering, Kinship, or Child Protection is essential. Skills: Strong report writing (Form F/SGO) and the ability to present cases to panels or courts. Values: A deep-seated belief that, where safe, children belong with their families. Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England . 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.