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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.