Position: Social Worker Childrens Location: Durham County Council About the Role: As a Social Worker in our Children in Care Team, you will support children and young people aged 1 to 18 years old who are looked after by the local authority under Section 31 or Section 20 of the Children Act. You will: * Manage a caseload of 20–25 children, ensuring each child receives individualised, high-quality support. * Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with young people, carers, and other professionals. * Undertake statutory visits, reviews, care planning, and pathway planning. * Be involved in life-story work, education and health support, and future planning to help young people thrive. * Work closely with a stable, experienced team that values reflection, supervision, and collaboration. What We’re Looking For: * A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. * Experience of working with looked after children or within children’s social care. * Strong assessment, communication, and planning skills. * A commitment to putting the voice and needs of the child at the centre of practice. * Confidence in working within statutory frameworks and contributing to permanence planning. Why Join Durham County Council? * Be part of a dedicated, child-focused team with a strong support structure. * Access ongoing professional development, training, and progression pathways. * Benefit from a flexible and supportive work environment. * Competitive pay and generous local government pension scheme. * Staff wellbeing services and family-friendly policies. Benefits Of Tripod Partners: * Top performing QSW Agency in the UK * Dedicated, experienced principal consultant * Access to all jobs throughout the UK on a top tier basis * Market-leading referral bonus of £500 Kory Wah Tripod Partners