24th April, 2026 Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker (Fostering) to join their team based in County Durham JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £35 -£45 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: County Durham JOB SUMMARY The Social Worker is responsible to manage with supervision and advise a caseload which may involve all client groups including, The more vulnerable service users and/or those with complex problems. The responsibility in emergency situations for action in relation to the liberty or safety of service users Where the organisational needs of the Service so requires to concentrate on specific areas of work THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Recognised professional Social Work qualification (Degree/Masters/Post Graduate Diploma/Social Work fast track qualifying programme) Current Social Work England registration Pervious Fostering experience. Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW.