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Durham, County Durham Employment Type Locum Band Qualified & Experienced Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications SWE Date posted 3 weeks ago
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Join Durham County Council as a Senior Social Worker to lead and manage complex statutory assessments and interventions under the Children Act 1989/2004.
Develop, implement, and review child-focused care and protection plans that promote safety, wellbeing, and long-term positive outcomes for children and families.
Manage a complex caseload, including high-risk and court-involved cases, while offering professional guidance and mentoring to less experienced colleagues.
Take a lead role in safeguarding work, including Section 47 enquiries, strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and care proceedings.
Promote multi-agency collaboration by working effectively with professionals across health, education, police, and voluntary services to ensure coordinated support.
Uphold professional standards by maintaining accurate records and ensuring practice complies with Social Work England’s code of practice and Durham County Council policies.
