Senior Social Worker - Front Door Team Jobs

Senior Social Worker - Front Door Team

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom, Darlington

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

31.80 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Darlington Council is seeking a dynamic Senior Social Worker to join our vital Front Door Team. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a fast-paced environment, making immediate impact and guiding the direction of support for our community.

Job Responsibility:

Responding to and prioritising referrals
Acting as the initial point of contact for all new referrals and enquiries concerning the safety and well-being of children, young people, or adults
Undertaking robust initial screening and triage of complex and urgent referrals
Making critical decisions about appropriate next steps
Prioritising workloads effectively in a high-volume, dynamic environment
Ensuring timely responses to emergent risks
Conducting rapid information gathering and analysis
Gathering comprehensive information from a variety of sources
Utilising advanced analytical skills to interpret complex information quickly
Identifying potential risks and needs
Applying a sound understanding of thresholds for intervention
Making timely and proportionate decisions
Making professional judgments about the appropriate course of action
Collaborating with other professionals and agencies
Providing clear and concise rationale for decisions made
Providing expert consultation and guidance
Offering professional advice and consultation to referrers, colleagues, and other professionals
Guiding less experienced team members
Contributing to team meetings and discussions
Communicating effectively
Communicating clearly and sensitively with referrers, families, and individuals
Producing accurate, concise, and timely records

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker
Social Work England registration
Updated Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
BA in social work
Experience in Children services
Be able to manage challenging situations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Expiration:
December 13, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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