Qualified Social Worker - CLA

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the North East is looking for a Qualified Social Worker for the Children Looked After Team. The role involves assessing and supporting children and families, ensuring compliance with social care legislation while striving for positive outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience with vulnerable groups, strong mediation skills, and a commitment to high-quality service.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Easy registration

Referral schemes

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with children and vulnerable groups.
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and dignity.

Skills

Mediation

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Qualified for 4+ years

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - CLA, Newcastle upon Tyne

Job Details

• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: 766842f3e9b0
• Job Views: 3
• Posted: 14.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description

Position: Qualified Social Worker – Children Looked After

Location: North East

Pay rate: £35 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join the Children Looked After Team for a local authority in the North East. You will work in a busy, supportive team assessing and working with children and families, intervening where children need support to ensure early help. Your role involves working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred social care services. Using your professional knowledge, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions, establishing relationships with service users and agencies to meet their needs.

You should be committed to achieving positive, sustainable outcomes for children and their families, striving to provide the best possible support to help them thrive. Our priority is protecting vulnerable children and working efficiently.

Ideal Candidate

• Registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in working with children and vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Skilled in building relationships with children and families
• Committed to high-quality service
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
• Qualified for 4+ years

Role Responsibilities

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and social care needs
2. Manage an agreed caseload
3. Utilize specialist communication skills to achieve outcomes
4. Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and dignity
5. Support and advise unqualified staff and students

Additional Information

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• Dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Easy registration, referral schemes, incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Reliable payroll and more

The role is accessible from Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Hambleton, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, and Newcastle.

We recruit for various social work roles, including IRO, BIA, Child & Family, MASH, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Child Protection, Court, Children’s and Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.

Referral Bonus

If you're not interested but know someone who might be, we offer generous referral bonuses. Please pass this information along!