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Durham, County Durham Employment Type Locum Band Qualified & Experienced Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications SWE Date posted 4 weeks ago
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Join Durham County Council’s Children’s Services as a Senior Social Worker, taking a lead role in delivering high-quality safeguarding and support to children, young people, and their families.
Manage a caseload of complex and high-risk cases, including child protection, care proceedings, and looked after children, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
Provide mentoring, guidance, and practice support to less experienced social workers, promoting a strong team culture of learning and professional development.
Apply a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to practice, ensuring the voice of the child is central to all assessments, planning, and decision-making.
Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to deliver integrated, outcome-focused services that support safety and stability.
Thrive in a supportive environment with access to regular supervision, career development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and retention.
