Senior/Social Worker – Children in Care – Teesside

TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a dedicated Social Worker to join a passionate team in Teesside, working with children in care. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people, providing support through various challenges, including reunification plans. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in safeguarding and statutory social work, along with a commitment to professional development. Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and numerous benefits as you grow in your career with a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Hybrid working arrangements

Market supplement bonus

Privilege card discounts

Workplace parking

Electric car scheme

Generous pension scheme

Full support in professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in care and adoption processes.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory home visits and prepare reports for reviews.
• Attend Care Team meetings and strategy meetings promptly.

Skills

Safeguarding

Statutory social work experience

Direct work with children

Knowledge of Child Looked After processes

Education

SWE registration

Full UK driver’s license

Job description

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Senior/Social Worker – Children in Care – Teesside, Middlesbrough

Client: [Client Name]

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6b277b9778a2

Job Views: 29

Posted: 13.04.2025

Expiry Date: 28.05.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior/Social Worker – Children in Care
Location: Teesside
Salary: £40,000 – £49,114 – (incl supplement)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Next Steps: Apply now or contact Brooklea at Liquid Personnel for more information.

About the role:
An exciting new opportunity has come up to join my client based in the Teesside area. They are looking for an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join their CIC team. This team works with children and young people who are currently in their care. We are looking for people who are keen for a new challenge and want to take the next step up to grow together!

As the Social Worker you will:
Have experience of Safeguarding, working with Children Looked After, Adoption, and supporting children through transition including reunification plans. Your main duties will include undertaking statutory home visits within timescales and excellent recording and timekeeping skills. You should have experience and be highly skilled in undertaking direct work with children. You will be expected to have good knowledge and understanding of the Child Looked After processes.

You will be expected to prepare reports for and attend Child Looked After reviews, hold monthly Care Team meetings, and record them in a timely manner. You will also attend strategy meetings, stability meetings, and be confident.

As well as a whole host of excellent benefits, you’ll enjoy:

1. Competitive salary DOE
2. Hybrid and consolidated working arrangements
3. Market supplement bonus
4. Privilege card discounts
5. Workplace parking
6. Electric car scheme
7. Generous pension scheme
8. Full support in your professional development

About you:

1. Experience of working within a variety of teams within children’s services ideally cared for teams
2. Proven track record of statutory social work experience
3. Sound and robust legal framework knowledge
4. SWE registered.
5. Full UK driver’s license
6. Right to work in the UK

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