Fostering Duty Social Worker | Gateshead

Added 11/07/2026

Join our dedicated team in Gateshead as a Fostering Duty Social Worker, where your expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in need. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality social work services to foster children and their families, ensuring their safety, welfare, and well-being. You will work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including foster carers, schools, and health professionals, to create and implement effective care plans. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments and evaluations of foster placements. Providing support and supervision to foster carers to ensure the best...

Fostering Social Worker | Gateshead

Added 01/04/2026

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fostering Social Worker for Gateshead social servicesYou need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have experience in fostering to apply for this role.Duties include:Support and Supervision of Foster CarersProvide regular supervision visits and ongoing professional supportOffer advice on behaviour management, attachment, trauma, and safeguardingSupport carers during placements, including crisis interventionPromote carers' emotional wellbeing and resilienceEnsure foster carers understand safeguarding policies and proceduresRespond to allegations, concerns, or complaints involving foster carersWork closely with child protection teams and regulatory bodiesEnsure children's welfare is always the paramount concernContribute to placement...

Children's SW - Kinship Care Team - Gateshead

Added 17/07/2026

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join our Kinship Care Team in Gateshead. This is an exciting opportunity for qualified professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families within the community. As a key member of our team, you will work collaboratively to support kinship placements, ensuring the safety and well-being of children while promoting positive family relationships. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments of kinship care arrangements to ensure they meet the needs of children and families. Developing and implementing support plans tailored to individual family circumstances....

Children's SW - Assessment Team - Gateshead

Added 17/07/2026

Join our dedicated Children’s Social Work Assessment Team in Gateshead, where you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families in our community. As a Qualified Social Worker, you will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments, developing effective care plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children in need. Your expertise will be essential in identifying risk factors and providing support to families, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting initial and comprehensive assessments of children and families in line...

Children's ATM - Kinship Care Team - Gateshead

Added 17/07/2026

Join our dedicated Children’s ATM - Kinship Care Team in Gateshead as a Qualified Social Worker, where you will play a crucial role in supporting children and families within our community. You will be responsible for assessing the needs of children in kinship care arrangements, ensuring their safety and well-being, and providing ongoing support to kinship carers. Your expertise will contribute to the development and implementation of care plans, working collaboratively with multi-agency teams to safeguard vulnerable children. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of kinship care arrangements. Developing and reviewing care plans in partnership with families and...

Children's SW - Kinship Team - Gateshead

Added 16/07/2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? Gateshead Council is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join our Kinship Team. This role is crucial in supporting kinship care arrangements, ensuring that children are placed in safe, nurturing environments while promoting their welfare and development. As a Children's Social Worker in the Kinship Team, your key responsibilities will include: Assessing the needs of children and their families to determine the suitability of kinship placements. Working collaboratively with families, children, and other professionals to develop and implement...

Children's AP - Assessment & Intervention Team - Gateshead

Added 15/07/2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated social work professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? Gateshead Council is seeking a qualified Children’s Assistant Practitioner to join our Assessment & Intervention Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a dynamic team, providing essential support and interventions to vulnerable children and their families. As a Children’s Assistant Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include: Supporting social workers in the assessment and intervention process for children and families in need. Conducting initial assessments and gathering relevant information to inform decision-making. Developing and implementing...

Children's AP - CWD Team - Gateshead

Added 15/07/2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Gateshead Council is seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join our Children’s Assessment and Planning (CWD) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children with disabilities and their families. In this role, you will be responsible for: Conducting assessments to identify the needs of children and families, ensuring their voices are heard. Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with...

Gateshead - Advanced Practitioner - Children with disability Team

Added 15/07/2026

Are you an experienced social worker looking to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities? Gateshead Council is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join our Children with Disabilities Team. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-quality support and intervention to children and families, ensuring their needs are met while promoting their well-being and development. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing complex cases, ensuring effective assessments and interventions are conducted. Providing expert guidance and support to social work staff, promoting best practices within the team. Collaborating with multi-agency partners to develop and implement care...

Gateshead - Sr. Social Worker - assessment and intervention Team

Added 15/07/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Assessment and Intervention Team in Gateshead. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of children and families, developing and implementing intervention plans, and ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. You will work collaboratively with a range of professionals and agencies to provide high-quality support and services to those in need. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting thorough assessments of children and families to identify their needs and risks. Developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address identified issues. Providing support...

Children's SW - CSW Team - Gateshead

Added 10/07/2026

Join our dedicated Children's Social Work (CSW) Team in Gateshead, where you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families within our community. As a Qualified Social Worker, you will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring that children receive the support they need to thrive. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to create a safe and nurturing environment for children. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families in need of support. Developing and implementing tailored care plans that address individual...

Children's SW - Kinship Team - Gateshead

Added 10/07/2026

Are you a dedicated and passionate social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? Join our Kinship Team in Gateshead, where you will play a vital role in supporting children who are placed with family and friends. As a Children's Social Worker, you will work collaboratively with families, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children in kinship care. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and their kinship care arrangements. Developing and implementing tailored support plans that address the unique needs of children and families. Providing ongoing...

Children's IRO - Gateshead

Added 02/07/2026

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Children's Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our dynamic team in Gateshead. As a Children's IRO, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the voices of children and young people are heard and their rights are upheld throughout the care planning process. You will work closely with social workers, foster carers, and other professionals to facilitate effective reviews and ensure that care plans are tailored to meet the individual needs of each child. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting regular reviews of children's care plans to monitor progress and ensure compliance...

Social Worker - Family Help & Child Protection | Gateshead

Added 18/05/2026

🌟 Social Worker - Family Help & Child Protection (Gateshead)We're recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to support both short-term and long-term work across Family Help and Child Protection in Gateshead. This is a varied and rewarding post where you'll work directly with children and families to reduce risk, build safety, and achieve meaningful, sustainable change. Some cases may progress into PLO (Public Law Outline), so confidence in robust decision-making and timely planning is important.If you're passionate about purposeful, relationship-based practice-and you want a role that genuinely fits your strengths and working style-this could be the opportunity for you.🔎 The...

Kinship Social Worker | Gateshead

Added 09/04/2026

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Kinship Social Worker to work with the Fostering Team for Gateshead social servicesYou need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have experience in fostering or Kinship to apply for this role.Duties include: Complete assessments of potential carersConnected Persons Fostering assessments,Special Guardianship assessmentsViability assessments.Participate in a duty rota. If you feel you have the experience and are interested please get in touch to Andy Scully at [email protected] with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:Award winning contractor care service with access to your own specialist, dedicated...