Qualified Social Worker – Children & Families

🌟 Qualified Social Worker – Children & Families
📍 North East | 💷 £32 per hour | 🕘 Flexible Hybrid Working
 
 
Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? We're working with a forward-thinking local authority in the North East looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children & Families Safeguarding Team.
 
This is a hybrid role — typically 2 days in the office, 3 days at home (flexible to service needs). You'll handle complex cases, contribute to court proceedings, and play a central role in multi-agency planning.
 
👶 About the Role
In this frontline safeguarding role, you’ll manage a varied caseload and support families through:

• ✅ Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), PLO & Court proceedings
• ✅ Completing Child & Family Assessments
• ✅ Chairing Core Groups and Child in Need meetings
• ✅ Writing reports and care plans for children in care
• ✅ Preparing and presenting court evidence
• ✅ Attending PLO meetings and working within the legal framework
• ✅ Engaging with families to build trust, support change, and safeguard children
• ✅ Liaising with police, education, health, and legal professionals

 
👤 Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:

• ✔ A Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or equivalent
• ✔ Registered with Social Work England
• ✔ Experienced (3+ years) in Child Protection, CIN, and court work
• ✔ Confident in managing risk, writing reports, and navigating legal processes
• ✔ Skilled in multi-agency working and care planning
• ✔ Passionate, resilient, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children

 
💼 What You’ll Get Through Pertemps

• 🌟 A dedicated consultant with access to roles UK-wide
• 🖥️ Streamlined online registration
• 💷 Reliable weekly payroll
• 📋 Full compliance and onboarding support
• 🔍 Access to exclusive jobs not advertised elsewhere
• 🎁 Generous referral bonuses and incentives

 
📍 Ideal for Social Workers Based In: Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, Newcastle, and surrounding areas.
 
🔄 Not Quite Right for You?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work including:

• MASH
• IRO
• Looked After Children
• Adults Services
• Residential
• BIA
• Team Management
• Service Leadership
  …and many more.
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Even if you’re not currently looking, we offer generous referral bonuses — pass this on to a friend or colleague!
 
📩 Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat — let’s find the right fit for you.