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? Contract Opportunity: Children’s Senior Social Worker
Location:Gateshead Council
Service Area: Assessment and Intervention Service
Contract Length: 52 Weeks (with potential for extension)
Salary:31.74 LTD or £24.956 PAYE
We are looking for a skilled and committed Children’s Senior Social Worker to join our fast-paced Assessment and Intervention Service on a 52-week contract. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families while developing your professional expertise within a supportive team environment.
Role Overview As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, child-focused social work services. You will assess needs, plan and implement effective interventions, and work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to safeguard and improve outcomes for children.
Key Responsibilities
* ? Assessment & Planning
Undertake in-depth assessments and develop tailored plans to meet the needs of children and families.
* ? Multi-Agency Collaboration
Coordinate with professionals across health, education, and other services to implement effective, integrated interventions.
* ? Support for Vulnerable Families
Provide guidance, advocacy, and practical help to families in challenging situations.
* ? Relationship Building
Establish positive, respectful relationships with children, families, carers, and community partners.
* ? Monitoring & Evaluation
Track the impact of interventions and adapt plans as necessary to ensure sustained improvements.
* ? Policy & Practice Development
Contribute to the development and enhancement of service policies, procedures, and best practices.
What We're Looking For
* Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
* Demonstrable experience in children’s services, particularly within assessment and intervention
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound professional judgments
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Benefits
* ? Competitive Pay – Salary available upon request
* ? Dynamic Working Environment – Be part of a busy, high-impact service
* ??? Collaborative Team Culture – Work with supportive colleagues and multi-agency professionals
* ? Professional Development – Access training and career development opportunities
* ? Long-Term Opportunity – 52-week contract with potential for extension
How to Apply If you are a motivated and experienced Children’s Senior Social Worker ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
? Email:[emailprotected]
? Phone: 01772 208964 #J-18808-Ljbffr