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Posted 24 July, 2026

Social Worker - Support & Protection Team

Randstad Care
Workington, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Social Worker - Support & Protection Team\n

Location: Various Councils in North EastWorking Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office/visits and 2 days working from homePay: £45 per hour (Umbrella) + £100 weekly expenses

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Randstad is proud to partner with North east Councils to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join the Support & Protection Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Social Worker to support children and families while working within a dedicated safeguarding service.

About the Role\n

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Support & Protection Team, undertaking statutory assessments, safeguarding interventions, and supporting positive outcomes for children and families.

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The successful candidate will manage a varied workload, work collaboratively with partner agencies, and provide high-quality social work practice within a child-focused environment.

Requirements\n
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    Qualified Social Worker with relevant children's services experience

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    Registered with Social Work England

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    Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation

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    Experience managing complex cases and undertaking assessments

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    Ability to work effectively with children, families, and multi-agency partners

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    Strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills

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Interested?\n

To apply or find out more, please contact ( or send your CV today.

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If you're looking for your next contract opportunity and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you.

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Randstad - Where Your Skills and Passion Shine.

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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.

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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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