Senior Social Worker: CIC & Care Leavers Lead

Liquid Personnel Limited.; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its client's Children in Care and Care Leavers Team within Children’s Social Care in Newcastle. You will manage a caseload of looked after children and care leavers, lead care planning, and collaborate with carers and multi-agency partners to secure positive outcomes.

Based at Westgate Community College, you will work in a supportive team committed to high-quality practice and ensuring young people gain independence with

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK confirmed.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Post-qualification experience in social care.
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.
• Free DBS and compliance service provided.
• Faster Pay payroll option available for quicker payment.

Responsibilities

• Hold and manage a caseload of Children in Care and Care Leavers cases.
• Complete statutory assessments, reviews, and pathway planning.
• Lead care planning and permanency planning for timely outcomes.
• Support young people preparing for adulthood including education and employment.
• Collaborate with carers, families, personal advisors and multi‑agency partners.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports.
• Provide senior-level practice support and guidance within the team.
• Participate in supervision and contribute to team development.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Full UK driving licence

Eligible to work in UK

Post-qualified experience

Focused on child welfare

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its client's Children in Care and Care Leavers Team within Children’s Social Care in Newcastle. You will manage a caseload of looked after children and care leavers, lead care planning, and collaborate with carers and multi-agency partners to secure positive outcomes.

Based at Westgate Community College, you will work in a supportive team committed to high-quality practice and ensuring young people gain independence with