Social Worker – Gateshead – Single Point of Contact Team

TN United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in Gateshead as a Social Worker for the Single Point of Contact Team. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community. You will be responsible for progressing safeguarding enquiries and mentoring your team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality social care services. With access to exclusive training and a dedicated consultant, you will thrive in this supportive environment. If you are passionate about social work and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Weekly Pay

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive training

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• Must have Social Work England registration and full UK licence.
• Experience in safeguarding and risk assessments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Progress safeguarding enquiries and conduct risk assessments.
• Mentor team members and ensure high-quality social care services.

Skills

Safeguarding enquiries

Risk assessments

Mentoring

Social care services

Education

Degree in Social Work

Post-qualified experience

Job description

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Social Worker – Gateshead – Single Point of Contact Team, Gateshead

Location: Gateshead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

An exciting job role has recently become available at the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. They are looking for a new member for their Single Point of Contact Team.

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Regular supervision
• Weekly Pay

Requirements:

• Progress safeguarding enquiries, risk assessments, and action plans
• Mentor and support the development of practice, skills, and knowledge within the team
• Ensure the provision of high-quality social care services that meet policies, procedures, and best practices

What we are looking for in a Social Worker:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *