Senior Social Worker - Through Care Team- Stockton
We are seeking an experienced and committed Senior Social Worker to join a Through Care Team in Stockton. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social work professional to support care-experienced young people as they transition into adulthood, helping them build stable, independent and fulfilling lives.
You will manage a varied caseload of young people aged 16 and over, completing assessments, developing pathway plans and reviewing support in partnership with the young person and relevant professionals. You will promote positive outcomes in areas including accommodation, education, employment, health, relationships, finances and emotional wellbeing. The role will involve safeguarding work, risk assessment, multi-agency collaboration and ensuring that statutory duties and care planning responsibilities are met to a high standard.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues, contribute to team development and support best practice across the service. You will build trusting, respectful relationships with young people, ensuring their views are central to decision-making and that they are supported to exercise choice and control. Accurate record keeping, timely report writing and effective communication with partner agencies will be essential.
Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have substantial post-qualifying experience within children’s social care, ideally including work with care leavers or young people moving towards independence. A sound understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, safeguarding procedures and corporate parenting responsibilities is required. You will need strong assessment, planning and analytical skills, alongside the confidence to manage complex situations and make well-informed professional decisions.
This role would suit a resilient and compassionate practitioner who is committed to improving outcomes for young people. In return, you will have access to ongoing professional development, regular supervision and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference during a crucial stage in young people’s lives.
Senior Social Worker - Through Care Team- Stockton
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