Childrens Senior Social Worker

Service Care Solutions; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Gateshead is seeking a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their dynamic Children's Social Care team on a fixed-term contract. This role involves conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and managing complex caseloads to support vulnerable children and families. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in statutory childcare social work and hold a recognized social work qualification. The position offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Supportive management team

Access to ongoing training

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity for overtime

Qualifications

• Significant experience in statutory childcare social work within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong skills in planning, delivering interventions, and managing complex caseloads.
• Confidence in risk management, decision-making, and working with vulnerable children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families.
• Deliver effective interventions with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Manage a diverse caseload involving child protection, Looked After Children.
• Engage with children, families, and external agencies.

Skills

Statutory childcare social work

Planning and delivering interventions

Risk management

Child development knowledge

Confidence with vulnerable families

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Gateshead's Children's Social Care Team as a Children's Senior Social Worker. Gateshead Council is seeking dedicated professionals like you to join our dynamic Children's Social Care team on a fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a 'Good'-rated Ofsted service (2024), committed to innovative, holistic, and child-centred support for vulnerable children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to develop tailored intervention plans
• Deliver effective interventions, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure positive outcomes
• Manage a diverse caseload involving child protection, Looked After Children, and legal proceedings
• Use systemic and strength-based approaches to promote child welfare and safety
• Maintain accurate, timely case records and documentation in line with statutory requirements
• Engage confidently with children, families, and external agencies to facilitate best outcomes
• Respond proactively to risk, separation, and loss issues, always prioritizing the child's voice and best interests
• Remain compliant with Social Work England standards and relevant legislation

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate - 24.95 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 31.74 LTD inclusive of holiday pay
• Contract length: 9 months, with potential for extension or permanency consideration
• Supportive management team invested in your professional development
• Opportunity to work within an innovative, ambitious council committed to excellence in social care
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance
• Access to overtime or additional shifts (where applicable)

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in statutory childcare social work within multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong skills in planning, delivering interventions, and managing complex caseloads
• In-depth knowledge of child development, social work legislation, and systemic approaches
• Confidence in risk management, decision-making, and working with vulnerable children and families
• Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised social work qualification
• Access to a car or mobility support

How to Apply

To become part of Gateshead's Children's Social Care team as a Children's Senior Social Worker, please contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming a dedicated professional to deliver impactful social work.

Join us today and contribute to a brighter future for children and families in Gateshead