Childrens Social Worker - Kinship

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Gateshead is looking for an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join their Kinship Team. This role involves supervising kinship carers, conducting assessments, and supporting kinship placements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified social worker with experience in children's social care, and excellent interpersonal and assessment skills.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £350.00

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s social care, with a focus on kinship care or fostering.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kinship carers and conduct related assessments.
• Contribute to the delivery of support services for kinship placements.

Skills

Assessment

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Independent Working

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England Registration

Job description

Locum Children's Social Worker – Kinship Team

Gateshead Council

Gateshead Council is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join their Kinship Team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dedicated team focused on supporting children and their kinship carers within a well-established local authority. As a key member of the Kinship Team, you will work under the guidance of the Interim Kinship Team Manager and be responsible for:

1. Supervising kinship carers
2. Completing Connected Persons Assessments and Regulation 24 Assessments
3. Conducting Foster Carer Reviews
4. Contributing to the delivery of support services for kinship placements

Requirements

1. Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
2. Proven experience in children’s social care, ideally with a focus on kinship care or fostering
3. Strong assessment, report writing, and interpersonal skills
4. Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment

Contract Details

1. Locum/Agency Contract
2. £27.56 per hour (via umbrella)
3. Based in Gateshead (hybrid working may be considered)

Join a team that is passionate about securing the best outcomes for children and young people. Send an email to [e-mail] or call 01772 208964.

Service Care Solutions also offers an excellent referral bonus of £350.00!