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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, supporting children, young people, and families through high-quality, evidence-informed social work practice.
Lead on complex cases involving child protection, court proceedings, and looked-after children, ensuring full compliance with the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation.
Provide professional leadership and mentoring to less experienced colleagues, promoting reflective practice and supporting continuous professional development.
Champion a child-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, ensuring that the child’s voice is embedded in all assessment, planning, and decision-making processes.
Collaborate with multi-agency partners across health, education, and early help to deliver coordinated, holistic, and outcome-focused interventions.
Benefit from Durham’s supportive working environment, with access to regular supervision, CPD opportunities, flexible working, and career development pathways.
