Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Kinship Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title

Social Worker Senior Practitioner – Kinship Team

Specialism

Social Worker – Children

Location

Gateshead, UK

Salary

£31.74 per hour

Type

Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker Senior Practitioner within the Kinship Team in Gateshead, earning £31.74 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to join Gateshead's highly regarded Children's Services. Working within the Kinship Team, you will play a key role in supporting kinship carers and ensuring children can remain safely within their extended family networks wherever possible. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference while developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority.

Perks and benefits

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Part Time / Full Time

Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Hourly Pay

Earn a competitive rate of £31.74 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.

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Hybrid Working

Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and from the office, helping to balance professional and personal commitments.

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Professional Networking

Work alongside experienced professionals within a collaborative and supportive environment.

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Career Development

Access continuous professional development opportunities and support to enhance your skills and career progression.

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Supportive Culture

Be part of a service that values staff wellbeing, innovation, and high-quality social work practice.

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Meaningful Impact

Help children achieve stability and permanence through effective kinship care arrangements.

What you will do

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Kinship Assessments

Complete high-quality assessments of kinship carers and prospective kinship care arrangements.

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Support Planning

Develop comprehensive support packages that meet the needs of children and carers.

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Permanency Planning

Work with extended family members and friends to promote stability, permanence, and positive outcomes for children.

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Safeguarding

Apply your safeguarding expertise to make informed decisions in line with legislation, policy, and best practice.

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Relationship Building

Develop strong working relationships with children, families, carers, and professional partners.

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Multi-Agency Working

Collaborate effectively with health, education, legal services, and other partner agencies to provide coordinated support.

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Case Management

Manage complex cases and ensure all statutory responsibilities and timescales are met.

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Practice Leadership

Support colleagues through mentoring, guidance, and the promotion of high-quality practice.

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Record Keeping

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records and assessments.

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Child-Centred Practice

Promote strengths-based, relationship-focused interventions that improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications / Requirements

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Social Work Qualification

Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.

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Registration

Current Social Work England registration.

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Experience

Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care.

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Kinship Care Knowledge

Experience of assessing kinship carers, connected carers, or fostering arrangements is highly desirable.

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Safeguarding Expertise

Strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding legislation, and statutory guidance.

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Assessment Skills

Proven ability to complete high-quality assessments and formulate effective support plans.

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Communication Skills

Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

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Leadership Skills

Ability to support, mentor, and guide colleagues within a team environment.

Why Gateshead

Gateshead offers an outstanding quality of life, combining vibrant urban living with beautiful countryside, cultural attractions, and strong community values. Home to iconic landmarks, excellent local amenities, and award-winning cultural venues, Gateshead provides a welcoming and inspiring environment for both professional and personal growth. With a strong commitment to supporting social workers and fostering career progression, Gateshead is a fantastic place to develop your career within Children's Services.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Take the next step in your social work career and join the Kinship Team in Gateshead with Sanctuary Personnel.