https://jobs.co.uk/job/duty-and-assessment-team-randstad-care--15185e1d-d371-4c15-bd25-61883d231a06 RSS feed for Duty and Assessment Team at Randstad Care. en-gb Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:27:33 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/duty-and-assessment-team-randstad-care--15185e1d-d371-4c15-bd25-61883d231a06 https://jobs.co.uk/job/duty-and-assessment-team-randstad-care--15185e1d-d371-4c15-bd25-61883d231a06 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:52:15 GMT Location: Preston | Salary: 36.00-36.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | Qualified Social Worker - Duty and Assessment TeamRole: Qualified Social WorkerTeam: Duty and AssessmentLocation: PrestonPay Rate: £36.00 per hourInterviews: Arranged ASAPAre you a sharp, decisive social worker who excels at the critical initial stages of child protection?We are seeking a high-caliber Qualified Social Worker to join a fast-paced Duty and Assessment Team covering the Central Lancs region, based out of Preston. Operating at the very front door of children''s services, you will be the first line of response for families and children in need of immediate support and protection.If you thrive on variety, hit the ground running, and want to command a premium hourly rate, this is the perfect project for you.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking at the front door of the service, you will manage a fast-turning caseload focused on early intervention and risk mitigation:Initial Assessments: Conducting comprehensive, child-centric statutory assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act.Crisis Triage: Rapidly evaluating incoming referrals from schools, health professionals, and the public to determine the appropriate level of intervention.Safeguarding Action: Implementin... Contract