Locum Child Protection Senior Social Worker

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham

Location
Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
Employment Type
Locum
Band
Qualified & Experienced
Work Pattern (FT/PT)
Full time
Required Certifications
SWE
Date posted
12 days ago
  • Act on behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to manage a complex caseload involving high-risk Child Protection, Looked After Children, and Court proceedings, using advanced knowledge of legislation and best practice.

  • Support less experienced staff through mentoring, advice, and informal supervision, promoting reflective practice and professional development within the team.

  • Lead on complex assessments, care planning, and interventions, ensuring that the voice of the child is central to all decision-making and statutory requirements are met.

  • Contribute to quality assurance and service improvement by auditing casework, supporting performance monitoring, and identifying areas for development within the team.

  • Work collaboratively with partners across health, education, legal, and voluntary sectors to ensure coordinated, multi-agency responses to safeguarding and wellbeing needs.

  • Promote a culture of high-quality, strengths-based practice, actively engaging in supervision, peer learning, and continuous professional development within Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

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