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Senior Social Worker

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United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

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27.00 - 31.74 GBP / Hour
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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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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 risk management
  • Legal Expertise: Take the lead role in preparing comprehensive court statements, care plans, and attending court hearings, ensuring robust analysis and evidence-based decision-making
  • Quality Assurance: Act as a champion for best practice, contributing to service audits and quality assurance processes within the team
  • Mentorship: Support the professional development of team members through reflective supervision and peer coaching

Requirements:

  • Recognised professional Social Work qualification
  • Current and active registration with Social Work England (SWE)
  • Significant post-qualification experience (typically 3+ years) in a statutory Children's Social Care setting (e.g., Assessment, Child Protection, or Permanence)
  • A proven track record of successfully managing complex care proceedings and managing high-risk case dynamics independently
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to confidently influence and lead peer
  • Children services
  • Be able to manage challenging situations
  • Be person centred
  • Can work as an individual or part of a team
  • Caring
  • Competent at dealing with all stakeholders
  • Critical thinking
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Empathy
  • Handling medication
  • Non-judgemental
  • Oral communication
  • Organisational
  • Passionate
  • Patience
  • Report writing (incident logs and daily plans etc)
  • Resilient
  • Show initiative
  • Time management
  • Tolerance
  • Understanding
  • Work well under pressure
  • Written communication
  • BA in social work
  • Degree in health and social care

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 29, 2026

Expiration:
May 23, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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