Overview
Qualified Social Worker – Cared for Children Team
Location: North East
Pay Rate: £28 per hour
Flexible Working: Home-based & local authority presence
We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker to join the Cared for Children Team in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, and who thrives in a dynamic, supportive, and outcome-focused environment.
As part of a dedicated team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support for children in care. This role offers a mix of home working and on-site presence within the local authority, giving you flexibility and balance.
About the Role
You’ll work in accordance with current legislation, guidance, and best practice to assess, plan, and deliver social care services. Drawing on your experience and professional judgment, you will:
* Carry out comprehensive assessments of need, risk, and safety
* Manage a varied caseload and maintain accurate records
* Create and implement tailored care plans that promote safety, stability, and development
* Engage children and families effectively to develop trusted relationships
* Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure integrated support
* Provide mentoring or guidance to less experienced staff or students as required
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you’ll need to demonstrate compassion, resilience, and a deep commitment to safeguarding children. You will also need:
* Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, or equivalent)
* Registration with Social Work England
* Minimum of 4 years post-qualified experience, ideally within Children’s Services
* Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and mediation skills
* Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary setting
* Confidence in using reflective practice and evidence-based approaches
* Passion for achieving the best outcomes for children and families
The Ideal Candidate Will Be
* Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking in approach
* Skilled in building meaningful relationships with children and families
* Committed to continuous professional development
* Experienced in a statutory or voluntary social care setting
* Able to confidently manage and prioritise a busy caseload
Why Work With Pertemps?
This is an agency role offered through Pertemps, giving you access to a range of benefits including:
* A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to roles across the UK
* Simple and fast registration process
* Ongoing compliance support
* Prompt and reliable weekly payroll
* Generous referral scheme and incentives
Location
This role is ideally located for professionals commuting from: Redcar, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle, Scarborough, Whitby, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Eston, Loftus, and surrounding areas.
We’re Hiring Across the UK!
If this role isn’t quite right, we’re also recruiting for other Qualified Social Work roles including:
* IRO (Independent Reviewing Officer)
* MASH
* Children Looked After
* Fostering
* Child Protection
* Children in Need
* Adult Services
* Team Managers & Service Managers
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