Senior Social Worker – Children in Care
Location: Durham County Council – Seaham, SR7 7TT | Contract: Full Time | 9 Month Maternity Cover | Pay Rate: £24.95 per hour PAYE (£32.73 per hour Umbrella)
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for two experienced Senior Social Workers to join Durham County Council’s Children in Care Service on a 9-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Ofsted rated Outstanding Local Authority and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in care.
The team is based in Seaham, Durham, offering a flexible hybrid working approach with a requirement to attend the office 1–2 days per week for duty, meetings and team collaboration.
The Role
- Hold responsibility for a caseload of children and young people aged 0–18 who are looked after by the Local Authority.
- Support children’s care plans, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings are central to all decision‑making.
- Undertake statutory visits, assessments, and reviews in line with legislation and best practice.
- Support children and young people through key transitions, including preparation for adulthood.
- Explore and contribute to rehabilitation plans where appropriate, supporting positive outcomes for children and families.
- Work collaboratively with foster carers, families, education, health professionals and partner agencies.
- Provide high‑quality assessments, analysis, and reports to support effective planning.
- Ensure all statutory duties relating to Children in Care are met to a high professional standard.
Essential Requirements
- A recognised Social Work qualification.
- Current Social Work England registration.
- Experience working within statutory Children’s Social Care.
- Strong experience working with Children in Care / Looked After Children.
- Sound knowledge of statutory duties, safeguarding processes and relevant legislation.
- Experience completing assessments, care planning and multi‑agency working.
- Excellent communication, analytical and report‑writing skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload effectively and work independently.
Why Apply?
- Competitive hourly rates.
- Opportunity to work with an Ofsted rated Outstanding Local Authority.
- Hybrid working opportunities.
- Supportive and experienced Children in Care team.
- Excellent location opposite the seaside with free onsite parking.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.
- Weekly payroll and a smooth onboarding process.
Interested?
To apply or find out more about this opportunity, please contact:
Nik Froud, Recruitment Consultant, Service Care Solutions
Phone: 01772 208964
Email: Nik.froud@servicecare.org.uk
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