Are you an experienced and skilled frontline Social Worker ready to work in a supportive, restorative environment? South Tyneside Council is seeking a dedicated practitioner to join their Integrated Safeguarding Interventions Team (ISIT), focusing on initial assessments and safeguarding enquiries.
Opportunity: High‑Rate Locum Contract
This is a Full‑Time, Ongoing Locum Contract working 37 hours per week in South Tyneside. The role offers a premium pay rate of £32.58 per hour, reflecting the specialist nature and immediate demand for a high‑quality assessment specialist.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
1. Statutory Investigation: Leading and coordinating urgent Section 47 Enquiries in response to allegations of significant harm, ensuring immediate safety is prioritized.
2. Assessment and Analysis: Conducting timely and high‑quality statutory Child & Family Assessments, using a restorative and strengths‑based approach to thoroughly analyze risk and parental capacity.
3. Pathway Planning: Making clear, informed recommendations on the appropriate level of service required. This includes determining the pathway to Early Help/Family Help, a Child in Need (CIN) Plan, or a Child Protection Plan (leading to Core Group formation and Conferences).
4. Multi‑Agency Liaison: Working closely with the Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Police, and Health partners to gather information and formulate robust safety and support plans.
5. Initial Court Work: Preparing initial statements and documentation under the Public Law Outline (PLO) where cases require escalation to legal proceedings.
What We Need From You
* A recognized professional qualification in Social Work.
* Current registration with Social Work England (SW).
* A minimum of 2 years post‑qualified experience in a statutory Front Door, Assessment, or Referral & Assessment Team.
* Exceptional skills in risk analysis, decision‑making, and analytical report writing.
* A strong commitment to restorative practice and the ability to build rapport quickly with families in crisis.
We are an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
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