Children's Locality Social Worker - Middlesbrough
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.
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