2 jobs found in Whitley Bay

Newcastle City Council is seeking an ambitious and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our established and supportive team within Children's Social Care. This role is essential for driving high-quality, reflective practice, leading complex casework, and mentoring colleagues. If you have proven expertise in statutory duties, complex court work, and a passion for shaping the development of others, this is a pivotal opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic city. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Social Worker, your duties will focus on complex casework and peer support: Case Leadership: Manage a reduced, specialized caseload consisting of the most complex or high-risk cases, often involving high-level risk assessment, complex family dynamics, and court proceedings (Public Law Outline / PLO). Expert Consultation: Provide formal and informal consultation, guidance, and support to colleagues and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) on complex statutory requirements and...

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 Role: What You'll Be Doing You'll manage a caseload spanning Family Help and Child Protection, including both short-term intervention and longer-term planning. Your work will be focused on ensuring children are safe, supported, and their voices remain central throughout. Key responsibilities...