PAIGE/JOBBANK

Social Worker - Safeguarding and Care Planning

North EastPosted 29 Sep 2026ats:greenhouse

Social Worker – Safeguarding and care planning team Salary up to £49k (inc. market supplement paid monthly) An exciting new opportunity has come up to join my client based in the Nort East area. They are looking for an experienced social worker to join their safeguarding and care planning team. Working with children in need and children who need protection. When children are at risk of harm, they use the PLO and if necessary, issue and work within care proceedings.

This is an exciting time to join this local authority as they are making a big shift to open up more permanent opportunities and with this comes career progression! They are looking for people who are keen for a new challenge and want to take the next step up to grow together!

Benefits of the role: Competitive salary DOE Flexible working arrangements Market supplement bonus Privilege card discounts Workplace parking Electric car scheme Generous pension scheme Full support in your professional development About you: As a social worker you will need to have significant experience working within children and family services. Ideally you will have: Experience of working within safeguarding or care planning Proven track record of statutory social work experience Sound and robust legal framework knowledge Can manage your own caseload and have good communication skills SWE registered.

Full UK drivers license Right to work in the UK Please contact [email protected] 02038317685 for more information.

Source: ats:greenhouse. Description and metadata as published by the employer or its applicant tracking system on 2026-09-29. The apply link goes to the original source. Paige JobBank does not accept applications on the employer's behalf.