Gateshead Council |Social Worker| Childrens Team

Added 17/10/2025

Make a Real Difference - Join Gateshead's Children's Social Care TeamAt Gateshead, our vision is clear: every child and family-regardless of background-is at the heart of everything we do. We're here to help children thrive, reach their full potential, and feel safe, supported, and heard.We're proud to be rated 'Good' by Ofsted (2024), with strengthened early help systems, holistic community-based support, and a child-centred, relationship-based approach. Our teams are ambitious, innovative, and deeply committed to improving outcomes for children and families. We're investing in our workforce, expanding leadership, and embedding restorative and relational practice across our services.Now's the time to...

Childrens Advanced Practitioner (Atm)

Added 21/10/2025

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Children’s Advanced Practitioner (ATM) to join our dynamic team in the Qualified Social Work field. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of social work practice while providing support to social workers in their day-to-day responsibilities. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families within our community. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supervising a team of social workers, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional development. Conducting assessments and reviews of complex cases, ensuring compliance with statutory and...

Locum Senior Social Worker - Childrens MASH

Added 01/10/2025

🚨 Locum Senior Social Worker - MASH - Ipswich 🚨 💷 £39 per hour | Flexible Contract | Start ASAPAre you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for your next locum role? We're working with a supportive MASH team in Ipswich who need someone confident in assessments and decision-making to hit the ground running.What you'll be doing:✨ Gathering information and assessing following social care referrals ✨ Making clear, evidence-based recommendations in line with the Thresholds Document ✨ Working closely with families and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes ✨ Using your professional judgement to guide next steps and safeguard...

CAFCASS | Family Court Advisor| Childrens Services

Added 16/09/2025

Role Based across Coventry, Warwickshire & Wolverhampton JOB SUMMARY:To provide advanced social work-level services to children, families and courts byassessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfareissues affecting a child or young person. Also, to influence those with parentalresponsibility to be more child-focused when needed, to advise the courts and LocalAuthorities about safeguarding concerns and about how a child's life can be improved,supporting judicial case management in the process.To achieve this, you will need to keep the child at the centre of your work through highquality direct work with children and their families as well as...

Children's IRO - Durham

Added 14/10/2025

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Durham County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our dynamic Qualified Social Work team. In this vital role, you will ensure that the voices of children and young people are heard and their rights upheld within the care system. Your expertise will contribute to the continuous improvement of care planning and safeguarding practices. As a Children's IRO, your key responsibilities will include: Conducting independent reviews of care plans for children and young people in care, ensuring compliance...

IRO & Child Protection Chair - Pembrokeshire

Added 23/09/2025

Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Child Protection Chair - Pembrokeshire County Council Location: County Hall, Freemans Way, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 1TP Pay: PAYE £28.05 per hour | Umbrella/Ltd £35.77 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Temporary (12 weeks, long-term sickness cover) IR35: Inside IR35The RolePembrokeshire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Child Protection Chair to join our Children's Services team. This role will play a vital part in achieving positive outcomes for looked after and accommodated children, by ensuring robust quality assurance and statutory reviewing functions.As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will:Deliver...

Children's SSW - A & I Team - Gateshead

Added 18/10/2025

Join our dedicated team as a Children’s Social Worker (SSW) within the Assessment and Intervention (A & I) Team in Gateshead. We are seeking passionate and committed professionals who are eager to make a difference in the lives of children and families. In this role, you will work collaboratively with families, children, and other professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children, providing timely interventions and support. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing effective intervention plans in partnership with families and other stakeholders. Maintaining...

Children's SSW - Fostering Team - Gateshead

Added 09/10/2025

Join our dedicated Fostering Team in Gateshead as a Children's Social Worker (SSW) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who is committed to providing high-quality support and safeguarding to children in foster care. In this role, you will work collaboratively with foster families, children, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for those in our care. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments and reviews of foster placements to ensure the well-being of children. Providing support and guidance to foster carers, helping them to...

Social Worker | Gateshead| MASH

Added 03/07/2025

We are currently recruiting for Gateshead Social Services for an experienced social worker for their Childrens Services.You will be working in the MASH Team ( Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub), the first port of call.This is a part time role of 4 days a week - 30 hours You need to have experience in Duty and Assessment if not previous MASH expertise. 2 - 3 days in the office, rest working from homeYou should be registered with SWE For more information please contact Andy ScullyWorking with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:Your own dedicated specialist consultantAccess to the...

Independent Reviewing Officer | Gateshead

Added 03/07/2025

We are currently recruiting for an IRO / Independent Reviewing Officer for Child Protection reviews for Gateshead Social Services in the North EastYou need to work worked in a similar roles previously. Currently working from home and officeThe role is to undertake the statutory role of IRO for children in care, undertake the role of Independent Chairperson for Initial Child Protection Conferences and Child Protection Reviews, undertake foster carer reviews as needed. We offer training opportunities with induction provided dependent on candidate's need, regular supervision, fortnightly team meetings/IRO Group Supervision, Hybrid working and free parking at the office base.Working with...