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Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection
Location: North East
Pay rate: £35 per hour
We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join our Child Protection Team. In this role within a local authority in the North East, you will work in a busy, supportive team assessing and working with service users and families, intervening early to provide support. You will deliver person-centred, safe, and effective social care services, making assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions based on your professional knowledge and experience. Your excellent communication skills will help you establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to meet their needs.
You will be committed to ensuring positive and sustainable outcomes for children, striving to provide the best possible results and supporting children and families to thrive. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable efficiently.
Ideal Candidate:
* Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
* Experience working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
* Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking approach
* Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and issues
* Continuous improvement mindset to achieve the best outcomes
* Strong mediation and negotiation skills
* Ability to build meaningful relationships with children and families
* Committed to high-quality service delivery
* Experience working in a multi-disciplinary, interagency environment
* 4+ years qualified
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and social care needs
* Manage an agreed caseload
* Use specialist communication skills for optimal outcomes
* Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity
* Support and advise unqualified staff and students
This is an agency post with Pertemps, offering dedicated support, access to roles across the UK, easy registration, referral incentives, ongoing compliance management, reliable payroll, and more.
The role is ideally suited for those traveling 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 role isn't suitable, contact us about other opportunities including IRO, BIA, Child & Family, MASH, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Court, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.
Not looking now? We offer generous referral bonuses—please share with colleagues or friends who may be interested!
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