Long Term Child in Need & Child Protection

Location: Gateshead

Pay Rate: £34.45 per hour

Team: Children's Services (Long-Term Team)

Contract: Full-time, Temporary

Gateshead Council is seeking a resilient and experienced Caseholding Social Worker to join our Long-Term Children's Services team. This role is designed for a dedicated practitioner who excels at building lasting, trusting relationships with children and families to drive meaningful and sustainable change.

You will manage a dedicated caseload, taking responsibility for children requiring long-term intervention, supporting them from initial planning right through the court process when necessary.

• Case Management: Hold and manage a complex caseload involving long-term Child in Need (CiN) and Child Protection (CP) plans.

• Court Work & Proceedings: Lead on care proceedings, including writing comprehensive court reports, preparing care plans, and giving evidence in both family and high court settings.

• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review robust, child-centered care plans aimed at safeguarding children and improving their long-term life outcomes.

• Relationship-Based Practice: Work intensively with families in crisis, utilizing a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach to facilitate positive change.

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and an active Social Work England (SWE) registration.

• Experience: Substantial post-qualifying experience within a long-term Child Protection, Family Support, or Court team.

• Skills: Strong proficiency in court report writing, care proceedings, and risk analysis. Excellent organizational skills to manage a demanding caseholding role.

Gateshead Council provides a supportive working environment with regular supervision, visible management, and a commitment to manageable caseloads. At £34.45 per hour, this role offers a competitive rate while allowing you to do deep, impactful, long-term social work.

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