Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding

🚨 Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding

📍 Darlington | 💰 £31 per hour | ⏱️ Ongoing Contract

Looking for a well-rounded safeguarding role in a supportive, relationship-focused authority?

We’re recruiting a Social Worker to join the Assessment & Safeguarding Team in Darlington, offering a varied caseload and the chance to work in a small, well-connected local authority.

💡 Why this role stands out

• 💰 £31 per hour – solid rate for safeguarding work
• 📄 Ongoing contract with strong extension potential
• 🤝 Small authority = better relationships & support
• 🧠 Strong focus on relational practice
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Access to Family Group Conferencing & targeted family support services

🧩 The Role

You’ll support children and families from referral through to intervention, managing a diverse caseload across the full safeguarding pathway.

This is a frontline, varied role ideal for Social Workers who enjoy working across different stages of intervention.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Complete Child & Family Assessments
• Manage cases across:
  • Child in Need (CIN)
  • Child Protection (CP)
  • Children in Care
  • Public & private law proceedings
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and partner agencies
• Work within a relational practice framework
• Collaborate with integrated support services to improve outcomes
• Maintain accurate and high-quality case records

✅ What we’re looking for

• Qualified Social Worker
• Experience within Children’s Safeguarding / Assessment teams
• Confident managing a varied caseload
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency environment

📩 Interested?

Apply now or get in touch to find out more — this is a great opportunity within a supportive and well-structured service.