Qualified Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
Location: North East
Pay Rate: £32 per hour
Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker looking to make a real impact? We're seeking a Senior Practitioner to join a dedicated Safeguarding Team within a supportive local authority in the North East. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with children and families—assessing needs, intervening early, and ensuring the best possible outcomes. You'll be part of a proactive and collaborative team that puts children at the heart of everything it does.
Your Role Will Involve:
1. Conducting full assessments of risk, protection, and social care needs
2. Managing a varied and meaningful caseload
3. Developing tailored care plans that promote dignity, empowerment, and positive change
4. Using specialist communication and relationship-building skills to engage children and families
5. Supporting and guiding unqualified staff and students
6. Working collaboratively across multi-agency teams to safeguard vulnerable children
We're Looking for Someone Who Is:
7. A Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
8. Experienced (4+ years) in safeguarding and working with vulnerable children and families
9. Knowledgeable in Child Protection legislation and safeguarding procedures
10. An excellent communicator with strong mediation and negotiation skills
11. Compassionate, flexible, and driven to make a lasting difference
12. Skilled in building trust and rapport with service users
13. Committed to achieving the best outcomes through strength-based, person-centred practice
What We Offer:
14. A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
15. Fast and simple registration
16. Reliable, prompt payroll
17. Generous referral scheme
18. Ongoing compliance and support
Ideal for Candidates Commuting From: Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Hambleton, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, and Newcastle.
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this isn’t the right fit for you, we’re still keen to hear from you! We regularly hire for roles including:
19. IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer)
20. Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
21. MASH, Children Looked After, Children in Need, Court Work
22. Adult Social Work, Safeguarding, and more
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