Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Children and Families Team
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Job Title: Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Children and Families Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, UK
Salary: £31.74 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time
Social Worker Senior Practitioner within the Children and Families Team in Stockton-on-Tees, earning £31.74 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent role for experienced practitioners who combine strong casework skills with leadership and mentoring responsibilities. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, child-centred services while supporting colleagues and driving best practice across the team.
Perks and benefits
- Part Time / Full Time: Choose flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.
- Hourly Pay: Earn £31.74 per hour, reflecting your expertise and experience.
- Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development to further enhance your career.
- Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a supportive environment that promotes wellbeing and flexibility.
- Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference to children, young people, and families.
What you will do
- Caseload Management: Manage complex cases including Children in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, and care proceedings.
- Assessment: Undertake detailed assessments in line with statutory requirements and local procedures.
- Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review child-focused care and protection plans.
- Court Work: Prepare evidence-based reports and represent the local authority in court and meetings.
- Safeguarding: Lead safeguarding investigations and ensure children are protected from harm.
- Practice Leadership: Mentor, coach, and support social workers and students to promote best practice.
- Quality Assurance: Participate in audits and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
- Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with partners across health, education, housing, and police.
Why Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees offers a vibrant and welcoming community with excellent amenities, beautiful surroundings, and strong transport links. With a blend of urban convenience and green spaces, it provides a fantastic setting for both career growth and personal wellbeing.
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Salary range
- £31.74 per hour