Children & Families Social Worker (Midlothian)

Rate: £38 - £40 per hour

Status: Full-Time (Immediate Start)

Are you ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced, rewarding environment? Midlothian Council is looking for two dedicated, full-time Social Workers to join our frontline Children's Services.

This is a role for practitioners who enjoy variety and are committed to supporting children at every stage of their journey-from initial protection to securing long-term stability.

We are seeking experienced professionals who can manage a diverse and active caseload. This role offers the chance to work across the full spectrum of statutory children's services, ensuring no two days are the same.

Key Areas of Practice:

• Child Protection: Conducting risk assessments and implementing robust safety plans for children at risk.

• Looked After at Home: Supporting children and families where the child remains at home under a Supervision Requirement, focusing on family preservation and positive outcomes.

• Permanence: Driving long-term planning for children who require stable, alternative care arrangements.

• Availability: Due to the demands of the current service, we require full-time hours only. We are currently unable to accommodate part-time or flexible working patterns for these specific vacancies.

• Immediacy: We are looking for practitioners who can start as soon as possible to provide vital support to the team.

• Experience: Previous experience in a statutory Children and Families setting is essential.

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent).

• SSSC Registration (Active and in good standing).

• PVG Membership (Children's workforce).

• Strong report-writing skills and experience within the Children's Hearing system.

• Competitive Pay: Exceptional rates of £38 - £40 per hour.

• Varied Casework: Gain or sharpen experience across multiple disciplines (CP, LAC, and Permanence) in one role.

• Local Impact: Work in a close-knit community where your interventions make a visible difference to local families.

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.