Senior Children's Social Worker — Flexible, Impactful Care Leader

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

Job summary

A local council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker in Gateshead to assess and intervene in the lives of children and families. This role involves managing complex cases and ensuring compliance with regulations within an ambitious and supportive team environment. Candidates should have substantial statutory childcare experience and a commitment to child welfare. The fixed-term contract offers competitive pay and flexible working arrangements within a 'Good' rated service. Join a dedicated team today to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Supportive management team

Ongoing training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant experience in statutory childcare social work within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Confidence in managing complex cases and risk situations.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families.
• Deliver effective interventions with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Manage a diverse caseload involving child protection and legal proceedings.

Skills

Statutory childcare social work experience

Planning and delivering interventions

Risk management

Decision-making

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Job description

A local council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker in Gateshead to assess and intervene in the lives of children and families. This role involves managing complex cases and ensuring compliance with regulations within an ambitious and supportive team environment. Candidates should have substantial statutory childcare experience and a commitment to child welfare. The fixed-term contract offers competitive pay and flexible working arrangements within a 'Good' rated service. Join a dedicated team today to make a meaningful impact.