Senior/Social Worker – Children in Care – Teesside

Liquid Personnel; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Teesside is seeking a Senior/Social Worker for their Children in Care team. The role involves working closely with children and young people, ensuring their well-being through effective safeguarding practices. An exciting opportunity for career advancement and professional development awaits the ideal candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Hybrid and consolidated working arrangements

Market supplement bonus

Privilege card discounts

Workplace parking

Electric car scheme

Generous pension scheme

Full support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s services teams, ideally children in care.
• Proven statutory social work experience.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory home visits in required timescales.
• Prepare reports and attend Child Looked After reviews.
• Engage directly with children and support their transitions.

Skills

Safeguarding

Child Looked After processes

Time management

Education

SWE registration

Job description

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

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6b277b9778a2

Job Views: 29

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior/Social Worker – Children in Care

Location: Teesside

Salary: £40,000 – £49,114 (including supplement)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Next Steps: Apply now or contact Brooklea at Liquid Personnel for more information

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a client based in Teesside. They are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join their Children in Care (CIC) team, working with children and young people in their care. This role is ideal for those seeking a new challenge and looking to advance their career.

Responsibilities:

• Experience with Safeguarding, Children Looked After, Adoption, and supporting children through transition including reunification plans.
• Undertaking statutory home visits within required timescales with excellent recording and time management skills.
• Engaging in direct work with children and maintaining good knowledge of Child Looked After processes.
• Preparing reports and attending Child Looked After reviews, holding monthly Care Team meetings, and recording them promptly.
• Attending strategy and stability meetings with confidence.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary DOE
• Hybrid and consolidated working arrangements
• Market supplement bonus
• Privilege card discounts
• Workplace parking
• Electric car scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Full support for professional development

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in various children’s services teams, ideally cared for teams
• Proven statutory social work experience
• Knowledge of legal frameworks
• SWE registration
• Full UK driver’s license
• Right to work in the UK

Note: We cannot support applications from residents within the Red or Amber list of the international recruitment code.