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Contract Opportunity: Children’s Senior Social Worker
Location: Gateshead Council
Service Area: Assessment and Intervention Service
Contract Length: 52 Weeks (with potential for extension)
Salary: 31.74 LTD or £24.956 PAYE
We are looking for a skilled and committed Children’s Senior Social Worker to join our fast-paced Assessment and Intervention Service on a 52-week contract. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families while developing your professional expertise within a supportive team environment.
Role Overview As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, child-focused social work services. You will assess needs, plan and implement effective interventions, and work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to safeguard and improve outcomes for children.
Key Responsibilities
🧾 Assessment & Planning
Undertake in-depth assessments and develop tailored plans to meet the needs of children and families.
👥 Multi-Agency Collaboration
Coordinate with professionals across health, education, and other services to implement effective, integrated interventions.
🧒 Support for Vulnerable Families
Provide guidance, advocacy, and practical help to families in challenging situations.
🌐 Relationship Building
Establish positive, respectful relationships with children, families, carers, and community partners.
📈 Monitoring & Evaluation
Track the impact of interventions and adapt plans as necessary to ensure sustained improvements.
📚 Policy & Practice Development
Contribute to the development and enhancement of service policies, procedures, and best practices.What We're Looking For
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Demonstrable experience in children’s services, particularly within assessment and intervention
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound professional judgments
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenBenefits
💷 Competitive Pay – Salary available upon request
🤝 Dynamic Working Environment – Be part of a busy, high-impact service
👨👩👧 Collaborative Team Culture – Work with supportive colleagues and multi-agency professionals
📈 Professional Development – Access training and career development opportunities
📅 Long-Term Opportunity – 52-week contract with potential for extensionHow to Apply If you are a motivated and experienced Children’s Senior Social Worker ready for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
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