About the Role
We are looking for social workers to join our Social Work Assessment Teams and Safe and Supported Teams. The teams work with children and families from referral through to single assessments, child in need plans, child protection inquiries and care reviews.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete single assessments and support the development of child in need plans and child protection plans.
- Provide support to children in care until the first care review.
- Work collaboratively with families, other local agencies and wider professional networks (education, health, police, voluntary sector).
- Attend and contribute to regular supervision, case conferences and meetings.
Qualifications
- Qualified social worker with statutory experience in child in need plans, child protection assessments and plans, and children in care.
- Excellent written communication and IT skills.
- Proficiency in the LCS electronic child record system (training will be provided).
Benefits
- Attractive annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service.
- Annual pay increments up to the top of your salary grade.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Childcare vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to occupational health services.
- Access to the Learning Pool for extensive training and development opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
North Tyneside Children’s Services is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other protected characteristic.
Reasonable Adjustments
If a reasonable adjustment is required to support you during recruitment or in the workplace, please discuss it with the hiring manager during your application.
Security Check
Applicants will be required to obtain an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Service Quality
North Tyneside Children’s Services was rated Outstanding by Ofsted and continues to deliver high‑quality support for children and families.
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