Join Gateshead’s Children’s Social Care Team as a Children’s Senior Social Worker Are you a passionate and experienced Children’s Senior Social Worker looking to make a real difference in children’s lives? Gateshead Council is seeking dedicated professionals like you to join our dynamic Children’s Social Care team on a fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a 'Good'-rated Ofsted service (2024), committed to innovative, holistic, and child-centred support for vulnerable children and families. About the Role – Children’s Senior Social Worker As a Children’s Senior Social Worker, you will play a vital role in assessing and intervening with children and families, ensuring they receive the right support at the crucial moments. Working within the Assessment and Intervention Team, you will manage complex cases from initial contact through to case closure, safeguarding children, and supporting legal decisions when appropriate. Your expertise will help promote safe, stable, and nurturing environments for children and young people. Candidate Responsibilities – Children’s Senior Social Worker Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to develop tailored intervention plans Deliver effective interventions, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure positive outcomes Manage a diverse caseload involving child pro...