Children's Locality Social Worker - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
The Role
- Manage a diverse caseload of children and families within a locality setting
- Complete assessments, care planning and safeguarding interventions
- Work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver positive outcomes
- Support children across CIN, CP and, where required, court processes
- Build strong, purposeful relationships that create long-term change
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Strong experience within Children's Services (Locality/Safeguarding)
- Confident decision-maker with solid assessment skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment
Why This Role?
- Supportive management and structured teams
- Focus on relationship-based practice
- Competitive locum rates
- Opportunity to make a tangible difference in the community
A Straightforward, Supportive Approach
- 23 years' experience offering calm, knowledgeable guidance throughout
- Honest, no-pressure recruitment focused on what genuinely suits you
- Clear communication and real insight into teams, culture and caseloads
- Long-term relationships over quick placements - you're more than a CV
Who This Suits
- Experienced locum Social Workers seeking stability and support
- Practitioners who value honesty, transparency and realistic role matching
- Those looking for a role where their impact truly matters
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
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