Qualified Social Worker – Children & Families
North East | £31 per hour | Flexible Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced Qualified Social Worker ready to make a difference in the lives of children and families? We’re working with a local authority in the North East who are looking for passionate professionals to join their Children & Families Service — offering competitive pay, flexible working, and a collaborative team environment.
Overview
About the Role: You'll manage a diverse caseload covering Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings. From initial referral through to court involvement, you’ll play a crucial role in assessing risk, coordinating interventions, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Responsibilities
* Managing CIN, CP, and PLO caseloads
* Undertaking Section 47 enquiries, parenting & risk assessments
* Writing court reports and working within the PLO framework
* Leading multi-agency care planning and review processes
* Building positive relationships with children and families
* Collaborating with professionals from police, education, health and legal services
Qualifications
* A Qualified Social Worker with a degree or equivalent in Social Work
* Registered with Social Work England
* Experienced (2+ years) in Child Protection, CIN, or similar front-line roles
* Confident in conducting assessments and working within legal frameworks
* Strong in multi-agency collaboration and court work
* Committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families
* Passionate, resilient, and able to build trust with families
Benefits
What’s in It for You? Through Pertemps, you’ll receive:
* A dedicated recruitment consultant with UK-wide access to roles
* A smooth online registration process
* Weekly, reliable payroll
* Full compliance and onboarding support
* Access to exclusive roles not advertised elsewhere
* Generous referral bonuses & incentives
Easily commutable from
* Redcar
* Saltburn-by-the-Sea
* Guisborough
* Brotton
* Eston
* Skelton
* Loftus
* Gateshead
* Middlesbrough
* Durham
* Hartlepool
* Scarborough
* Hambleton
* Stockton-on-Tees
* Darlington
* Whitby
* Sunderland
* Newcastle
* and surrounding areas
Other roles
Not the right role? We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work including: MASH, IRO, CIN, Child Protection, Court Work, LAC, Adults Services, Residential Care, BIA, Team Management, Service Manager, and more.
Get in touch today for a confidential chat. Let's find the role that's right for you.
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