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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, playing a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people across the county.
Take the lead on complex and high-risk casework, including child protection, care proceedings, and looked after children, ensuring robust and timely interventions.
Support professional development within the team through mentoring, coaching, and practice oversight, contributing to a confident and capable workforce.
Apply a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach that places the voice and experience of the child at the heart of all planning and decision-making.
Work closely with families and multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated, child-centred services that promote safety, stability, and improved outcomes.
Benefit from a local authority committed to excellence in social work, offering regular supervision, flexible working, CPD opportunities, and a focus on staff wellbeing and retention.
