🌟 Senior Qualified Social Worker – Children & Families📍 North East | 💷 £32 per hour | 🕘 Flexible Hybrid WorkingAre you an experienced and confident Social Worker ready to make a real difference? We’re working with a forward-thinking local authority in the North East, looking for a Senior Qualified Social Worker to support their Children & Families Service. This is a non-case holding role ideal for a skilled practitioner who thrives on complex assessments, court work, and supporting frontline teams. 👶 About the RoleIn this dynamic, varied role, you’ll work across the North East supporting social work teams with standalone assessments and court-related tasks.Your responsibilities will include:
- Completing standalone assessments (e.g. parenting, pre-birth, risk)
- Writing PLO letters and final evidence (with guidance)
- Attending court and supporting proceedings
- Providing input and advice on complex cases
- Collaborating with frontline teams to improve outcomes for children and families
✅ What You'll BringWe’re looking for someone who is:
- A Qualified Social Worker (degree or equivalent)
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experienced (3+ years) in Child Protection, PLO, or court work
- Confident in writing high-quality assessments and reports
- Skilled at navigating legal frameworks and attending court
- Comfortable supporting other practitioners and offering guidance
- Passionate about safeguarding and delivering high-impact interventions
💼 What You’ll Get from Pertemps:- A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive UK-wide roles
- Simple online registration
- Weekly, reliable payroll
- Ongoing compliance and onboarding support
- Referral bonuses and incentives
- Roles not advertised elsewhere
📍 Easily commutable from: Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, Newcastle.
🔄 Not the right fit?We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work including:
- MASH
- IRO
- Children in Need
- Child Protection
- Court Work
- Looked After Children
- Adults Services
- Residential Care
- BIA
- Team/Service Management
…and more.
👥 Referral Bonus: Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them and earn up to £250 – no cap on referrals! 📩 Ready to apply or want to learn more?
Let’s have a confidential chat and find the right fit for you. 👇