Gateshead Council Social Worker Childrens Team

Caritas Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local social care agency in Gateshead seeks experienced interim social workers for the Assessment and Intervention Team. This role involves supporting families during critical moments and managing interventions to ensure children's needs are met. Candidates should have significant statutory child-care experience, a recognized Social Work qualification, and a strong understanding of child welfare legislation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in statutory child-care social work within multi-disciplinary settings.
• A deep understanding of social work legislation and systemic approaches.
• Confidence in managing risk and responding to children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support families during pivotal moments and ensure they receive appropriate help.
• Manage cases through interventions and case closure.
• Leverage strong planning skills for effective child welfare interventions.

Skills

Statutory child-care social work experience

Planning and delivering interventions

Understanding of child development

Risk management

Use of child's voice in decision making

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Make a Real Difference - Join Gateshead's Children's Social Care Team

At Gateshead, our vision is clear: every child and family—regardless of background—is at the heart of everything we do. We're here to help children thrive, reach their full potential, and feel safe, supported, and heard.

We're proud to be rated 'Good' by Ofsted (2024), with strengthened early help systems, holistic community-based support, and a child-centred, relationship-based approach. Our teams are ambitious, innovative, and deeply committed to improving outcomes for children and families. We're investing in our workforce, expanding leadership, and embedding restorative and relational practice across our services.

Now's the time to join us. Our plans for 2025 are bold, exciting, and focused on creating the best environment for social work to thrive.

Be Part of Something Special

We're currently seeking experienced and passionate interim social workers to join our Assessment and Intervention Team to support us during a period of expansion and recruitment—a vital service supporting children and families from initial contact through to intervention and case closure. You'll work with families at pivotal moments, ensuring children receive the right help at the right time, and supporting safe transitions to Child Protection, Looked After Children, or legal pathways when needed.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in statutory child-care social work within multi-disciplinary settings.
• Strong skills in planning and delivering interventions with complex families.
• A deep understanding of child development, social work legislation, and systemic approaches.
• Confidence in managing risk, responding to separation and loss, and using the child's voice to inform decisions.
• You'll hold a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have access to a car or mobility support.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.