senior Qualified Social Worker – Children & Families

V49109470

£32 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

County Durham, County Durham

Social Care

Posted 1 hour ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

🌟 Senior Qualified Social Worker – Children & Families
πŸ“ North East | πŸ’· Β£32 per hour | πŸ•˜ Flexible Hybrid Working
Are you an experienced and confident Social Worker ready to make a real difference? We’re working with a forward-thinking local authority in the North East, looking for a Senior Qualified Social Worker to support their Children & Families Service.
This is a non-case holding role ideal for a skilled practitioner who thrives on complex assessments, court work, and supporting frontline teams.
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πŸ‘Ά About the Role
In this dynamic, varied role, you’ll work across the North East supporting social work teams with standalone assessments and court-related tasks.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Completing standalone assessments (e.g. parenting, pre-birth, risk)
  • Writing PLO letters and final evidence (with guidance)
  • Attending court and supporting proceedings
  • Providing input and advice on complex cases
  • Collaborating with frontline teams to improve outcomes for children and families
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βœ… What You'll Bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
  • A Qualified Social Worker (degree or equivalent)
  • Registered with Social Work England
  • Experienced (3+ years) in Child Protection, PLO, or court work
  • Confident in writing high-quality assessments and reports
  • Skilled at navigating legal frameworks and attending court
  • Comfortable supporting other practitioners and offering guidance
  • Passionate about safeguarding and delivering high-impact interventions
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πŸ’Ό What You’ll Get from Pertemps:
  • A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive UK-wide roles
  • Simple online registration
  • Weekly, reliable payroll
  • Ongoing compliance and onboarding support
  • Referral bonuses and incentives
  • Roles not advertised elsewhere
πŸ“ Easily commutable from: Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, Newcastle.
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πŸ”„ Not the right fit?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work including:
  • MASH
  • IRO
  • Children in Need
  • Child Protection
  • Court Work
  • Looked After Children
  • Adults Services
  • Residential Care
  • BIA
  • Team/Service Management
    …and more.
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πŸ‘₯ Referral Bonus: Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them and earn up to Β£250 – no cap on referrals!
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πŸ“© Ready to apply or want to learn more?
Let’s have a confidential chat and find the right fit for you. πŸ‘‡