Qualified Social Worker | SGO Assessment

Company: Randstad Care
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Location: Stockport
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SGO Assessment Social Worker – Stockport

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated SGO Assessment Social Worker to join our team in Stockport.

This is a focused assessment role responsible for undertaking Discharge of Care Order (CO) Special Guardianship Order (SGO) Assessments for Kinship Foster Carers. The successful candidate will play a key part in delivering high-quality, timely assessments and developing robust support plans.

Benefits:

  • Dedicated consultant – your single point of contact
  • Weekly payroll
  • Access to CPD & training via our e-learning portal
  • Regular updates on relevant locum opportunities
  • Referral bonus of up to £300 (T&Cs apply)

Responsibilities:

  • Complete Discharge of Care Order SGO Assessments for Kinship Foster Carers
  • Produce clear, analytical, and evidence-based assessment reports
  • Develop and finalise SGO Support Plans tailored to family needs
  • Work collaboratively with children’s services and fostering teams
  • Maintain accurate and compliant case records

To be considered for the role, ideally you will have:

  • Recognised Social Work Qualification
  • Social Work England registration
  • 3 + years social work experience
  • Experience completing SGO assessments / court-related work
  • Strong assessment, analysis, and report-writing skills
  • Ability to manage a dedicated caseload independently

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-regarded fostering service within a supportive local authority.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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. xwzovoh

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.

Posted: April 6th, 2026