Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) Social Worker

Company:  Randstad Care
Location: Gateshead
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) Social Worker Gateshead, UK £20 - £26 per hour About Us: Randstad is partnering with the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) Team in Gateshead to recruit a dedicated and experienced Social Worker. This unique role focuses on working with families affected by substance misuse, offering a problem-solving approach to help parents address their challenges and create a safer environment for their children. Job Description: As an FDAC Social Worker, you will support families involved in court proceedings due to substance misuse issues. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, including legal professionals and healthcare providers, to deliver tailored interventions aimed at supporting recovery, keeping families together, and safeguarding children. Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of families undergoing FDAC court proceedings, conducting assessments and developing tailored care plans. Work collaboratively with parents to address substance misuse and other challenges affecting their ability to care for their children. Coordinate with health professionals, addiction specialists, and other agencies to provide comprehensive support to families. Ensure children's safety and well-being remain the top priority throughout the FDAC process. Maintain accurate and timely case records, complying with legal and professional standards. Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in family support, child protection, or substance misuse services. Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures, court processes, and relevant legislation. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage a challenging caseload. Experience in providing expert witness testimony in court is desirable. Benefits: Competitive and Weekly pay-rates One committed and dedicated point of contact An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply) Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App How to Apply: If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals, we want to hear from you! we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0191 5359054 and can share the CV 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. TPBN1_UKTJ
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