Children\'s Senior Social Worker

Children\’s Social Care – Senior Social Worker (Social Care Qualified)

Full time (37 hours per week) No weekends.
Durham, Northeast
Temporary
£24.95 ph

Spencer Clarke Group

are seeking a Senior Social Worker to work within children\’s services, supporting the most vulnerable children, young people, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop clear, child-focused plans that address risks and meet needs, involving families and partner agencies.
2. Maintain high-quality, jargon-free records and reports with clear analysis and rationale.
3. Regularly review progress, adapt plans as needed, and lead safeguarding investigations when required.
4. Use legal frameworks and evidence-based practice to guide decision-making.
5. Build strong, sensitive relationships with children, families, and professionals, supporting their involvement in assessments and reviews.
6. Manage conflicts and resistance professionally to drive positive change.
7. Support healthy child development and monitor signs of harm or developmental concerns.
8. Conduct thorough assessments focusing on risk and parental capacity, ensuring the child\’s voice is central.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in social work or equivalent qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, Certificate in Social Services) essential.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in building relationships with children, young people, and families, with strong case notes and reports supported by analysis.
• Ability to organize workload effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant social work theories and social care services provided by statutory, voluntary, and independent sectors.

Additional Information:

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