Childrens Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding and Care Planning Team – #5305399

September 17, 2026
£32 - £32 / hour

Job Description

Middlesbrough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Safeguarding and Care Planning Team, covering a vacancy arising from a forthcoming staff departure. This role involves holding a caseload within a children’s safeguarding and care planning service, undertaking assessments and care planning to protect and support children and families. The successful candidate will need a recognised social work qualification and current Social Work England registration, along with solid post-qualification experience in a similar frontline children’s social work setting. This is a temporary contract running through to March 2027, offering the chance to make a real difference within a supportive local authority team. Apply now to find out more.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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