Children’s Social Worker MASH #5348223

Semester.co.uk; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Connecting Families Team. This role focuses on supporting children to achieve legal permanence, working closely with families and connected carers. You will manage a caseload of approximately 20-22 children, providing essential support through statutory procedures and legal documentation. With a commitment to ongoing training and a supportive team environment, this position offers flexibility and competitive pay rates. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Competitive pay rates

In-house payroll with weekly payments

Enhanced DBS clearance

Support from a dedicated team

Assignment of an experienced consultant

Flexible hours

Recommend a Friend bonus scheme

‘Find your own job’ bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in social work and registration with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and references covering the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Support children through statutory looked after procedures and update assessments.
• Complete court documents to secure legal permanence for children.

Skills

Social Work

Child Welfare

Legal Documentation

Assessment Skills

Education

Professional Qualification in Social Work

Job description

This is a position for a Social Worker within our Connecting Families Team. This team is specifically focused on supporting children to achieve legal permanence through discharge of Care Orders or granting of SGO’s with their connected carers. The role involves working with children in care who are either placed at home with their parents under Placement with Parent Regulations or living with connected carers through the Fostering Standards.

You will support children through statutory looked after procedures, update assessments, and complete court documents to secure legal permanence. The caseload will be approximately 20-22 children. You will receive support through monthly case supervision, personal supervision, and regular input from the team’s social work consultant as needed. The office is based in Pity Me, Durham, with an expectation to be office-based 1-2 days per week for team meetings and collaboration.

Essential Requirements:

• A professional qualification in social work and registration with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS/Update service.
• References covering the last 5 years of employment.

Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:

• Ongoing training opportunities upon registration.
• Competitive pay rates.
• In-house payroll with weekly payments and support.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Support and advice from a dedicated, friendly team.
• Assignment of an experienced consultant.
• Various opportunities in preferred geographical areas.
• Flexible hours, full or part-time.
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.
• ‘Find your own job’ bonus of £250 for bringing your own position to us.*

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