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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 meet the needs of the children in their care. Collaborating with multi-agency teams to develop and implement care plans. Maintaining accurate records and documentation in line with statutory requirements. Participating in training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

A recognized social work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW). Registration with Social Work England. Experience in children's social work, specifically within fostering or adoption services. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development, and access to employee assistance programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, we encourage you to apply and join our supportive and dynamic team in Gateshead.

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We are currently recruiting for experienced Social Workers with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience who have working knowledge of Public and Private Law for Cafcass , Newcastle upon Tyne

This role is hybrid,

Duties Include:

Providing services to children, families and courts

Assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person

Undertaking Quality Assurance, case file reviews, review transfers in and out and case management

Completing assessments, including section 7's

Providing information to the courts on matters involving children both public and private law,

Working with legal representatives and social work staff from other agencies, providing adoption advice and guidance, and overseeing practice

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

Award winning contractor care service with access to your own specialist, dedicated Consultant

Access to every social work job across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK

Opportunity to earn up to £1,500 in Referral Bonus's per annum

Free DBS and compliance service

For more information on this and other roles please contact Andy Scully

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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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 home

You should be registered with SWE

For more information please contact Andy Scully

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

Your own dedicated specialist consultantAccess to the widest variety of social work jobs across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UKPrompt and reliable payrollFree DBS and compliance service

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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We are currently recruiting for an IRO / Independent Reviewing Officer for Child Protection reviews for Gateshead Social Services in the North East

You need to work worked in a similar roles previously. Currently working from home and office

The 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 Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

Your own dedicated specialist consultantAccess to the widest variety of social work jobs across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UKPrompt and reliable payrollFree DBS and compliance service£500 referral fee

For more information on this role or any other roles in the North East please contact ANDY SCULLY

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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We are currently recruiting for Newcastle Social Services

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Duty and Assessment, or Child Protection / Safeguarding Teams in Newcastle, all within well established Teams

The positions will be for a period of 3 to 6 months.

The team are a well-established, experienced team with their work covering the full range of statutory duties in the delivery of the service.

You MUST be a Qualified Social Worker and be currently registered with Social Work England otherwise your application will be rejected.

There is parking available, and working from home is possible.

If you are an experienced social worker and would like to be considered for this role please contact Andy Scully at [email protected]

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

Your own dedicated specialist consultantAccess to the widest variety of social work jobs across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UKPrompt and reliable payrollFree DBS and compliance service£500 referral fee

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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We are currently recruiting for Newcastle Social Services

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Duty and Assessment, or Child Protection / Safeguarding Teams in Newcastle, all within well established Teams

The positions will be for a period of 3 to 6 months.

The team are a well-established, experienced team with their work covering the full range of statutory duties in the delivery of the service.

You MUST be a Qualified Social Worker and be currently registered with Social Work England otherwise your application will be rejected.

There is parking available, and working from home is possible.

If you are an experienced social worker and would like to be considered for this role please contact Andy Scully at [email protected]

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

Your own dedicated specialist consultantAccess to the widest variety of social work jobs across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UKPrompt and reliable payrollFree DBS and compliance service£500 referral fee

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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We are currently recruiting for Newcastle Social Services

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Duty and Assessment, or Child Protection / Safeguarding Teams in Newcastle, all within well established Teams

The positions will be for a period of 3 to 6 months.

The team are a well-established, experienced team with their work covering the full range of statutory duties in the delivery of the service.

You MUST be a Qualified Social Worker and be currently registered with Social Work England otherwise your application will be rejected.

There is parking available, and working from home is possible.

If you are an experienced social worker and would like to be considered for this role please contact Andy Scully at [email protected]

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

Your own dedicated specialist consultantAccess to the widest variety of social work jobs across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UKPrompt and reliable payrollFree DBS and compliance service£500 referral fee

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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We are currently recruiting for North Tyneside Social Services for qualified social workers in the North East of England

The successful candidates will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in the level of experience we are looking for.

They cover the mid- longer term work within the Authority until the point of conclusion or transfer to the Children's Looked After Team.

They are a small Local Authority, based centrally and as such this makes travelling to meet with families and between locations much easier.

For more information contact Andy Scully

To be eligible for this role you need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

Your own dedicated specialist consultantAccess to the widest variety of social work jobs across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UKPrompt and reliable payrollFree DBS and compliance service£500 referral fee

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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We are currently recruiting for South Tyneside Social Services for a qualified social worker in the North East of England

The successful candidates will work in the Duty and Assessment Team as a Qualified Social worker

They are a small Local Authority, based centrally and as such this makes travelling to meet with families and between locations much easier.

You need to be office based 2-3 days a week and the rest from home. Parking is nearby.

An excellent Authority with good management and reasonable caseload on offer.

To be eligible for this role you need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

For more information please contact Andy Scully

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

Your own dedicated specialist consultantAccess to the widest variety of social work jobs across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UKPrompt and reliable payrollFree DBS and compliance service

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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