TEMPLATE - Liquid Childrens Social Work TEMP
Liquid Personnel
Chester Le Street, County DurhamView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£78,332
Contract
Contract
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You would lead a team of social workers who assess families, investigate safeguarding concerns and support children in need. The role suits an experienced social worker with strong leadership skills and good knowledge of child protection.
What you'll need
- Qualified social worker with a degree and HCPC registration
- Several years of experience in child and family social work
- Experience of managing or supervising a team
- Good knowledge of Section 47 enquiries and child protection law
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to handle a busy workload and meet deadlines
How to boost your chances
- Update your CV to highlight any team‑lead or manager duties
- Ensure your HCPC registration is current and include the number
- Prepare examples of handling child protection cases
- Research Durham County Council's Families First Service
- Practice answering competency questions on leadership and safeguarding
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Job description
Our client, Durham County Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Manager to join the Families First Service in the North of the County. The team is currently fully staffed and is preparing for service developments in line with upcoming government reforms. This is a key management position, overseeing a busy and supportive team that undertakes Child and Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries, Children in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care work. You will also be r…
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
1 November 2026
Last checked
5 November 2026
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