Qualified Social Worker - CLA, Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Details
* Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
* Job Category: Other
* EU work permit required: Yes
* Job Reference: 766842f3e9b0
* Job Views: 3
* Posted: 14.05.2025
* Expiry Date: 28.06.2025
Job Description
Position: Qualified Social Worker – Children Looked After
Location: North East
Pay rate: £35 per hour
We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join the Children Looked After Team for a local authority in the North East. You will work in a busy, supportive team assessing and working with children and families, intervening where children need support to ensure early help. Your role involves working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred social care services. Using your professional knowledge, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions, establishing relationships with service users and agencies to meet their needs.
You should be committed to achieving positive, sustainable outcomes for children and their families, striving to provide the best possible support to help them thrive. Our priority is protecting vulnerable children and working efficiently.
Ideal Candidate
* Registered with Social Work England
* Experienced in working with children and vulnerable groups
* Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
* Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues
* Dedicated to continuous improvement
* Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
* Skilled in building relationships with children and families
* Committed to high-quality service
* Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
* Qualified for 4+ years
Role Responsibilities
1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and social care needs
2. Manage an agreed caseload
3. Utilize specialist communication skills to achieve outcomes
4. Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and dignity
5. Support and advise unqualified staff and students
Additional Information
This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:
* Dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
* Easy registration, referral schemes, incentives
* Ongoing compliance management
* Reliable payroll and more
The role is accessible 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 for various social work roles, including IRO, BIA, Child & Family, MASH, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Child Protection, Court, Children’s and Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.
Referral Bonus
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