Locum Adult Safeguarding Senior Social Worker

Darlington, County Durham

Location
Darlington, County Durham
Employment Type
Locum
Band
Qualified & Experienced
Work Pattern (FT/PT)
Full time
Required Certifications
SWE
Date posted
4 weeks ago
  • Join Darlington Borough Council’s Children’s Services team as a Qualified Social Worker, supporting vulnerable children, young people, and their families to achieve safety, stability, and positive outcomes.

  • Undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989, including assessments, child protection investigations, care planning, and court work.

  • Manage a varied caseload using strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches to promote the welfare and safeguarding of children at risk.

  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including health, education, and voluntary organisations, to deliver integrated support tailored to family needs.

  • Advocate for the voice of the child, ensuring children’s views and wishes are central to decision-making and intervention plans.

  • Benefit from Darlington’s commitment to staff development, offering regular supervision, training opportunities, flexible working, and career progression pathways.

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