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Senior Social Worker - Through Care (Non-Case Holding)
Location: Dunedin House, Stockton-on-Tees (TS17 6BJ)
Pay: 32.70 per hour
Council: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
About the Role:
We are seeking two skilled and motivated Social Workers to join our Permanence Team in a non-case holding capacity, focusing on progressing discharge of care orders and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) conversions. This role is central to achieving timely permanence for children and young people, ensuring stability and security within their family networks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive progression of discharge of care orders and SGO conversions in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
- Collaborate with case-holding social workers, legal teams, and partner agencies to remove barriers and expedite permanence planning.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and practical support to families and carers throughout the process.
- Contribute to assessments, court documentation, and decision-making panels as required.
- Monitor progress and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualified Social Worker with current registration and experience in permanence planning.
- Strong understanding of care proceedings, SGO processes, and discharge of care orders.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence and coordinate across services.
- Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people through timely and effective interventions.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a specialist team dedicated to achieving permanence for children.
- Opportunity to focus on complex, high-impact work without a case-holding responsibility.
- Supportive environment with professional development opportunities.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
