Our client, Newcastle City Council is looking for a social worker to join their Strengthening Families Protecting Children programme.

Newcastle Children's Social Care are looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to work within the Initial Response Service. When the threshold for assessment has been met the Initial Response Service works with the child and family to determine the next steps required to meet a child's needs and ensure their safety and well-being. You will work within a Team supported by an experienced Team Manager who will provide reflective supervision, guidance and advice. The vacancy is a full time position of 37 hours per week. The location of the base is in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne with free parking facilities, however, the Initial Response Service covers cases from across the City. Newcastle Children's Social Care have a hybrid approach to working with staff generally working from between the office and home. IT equipment will be provided to support remote working; there is an expectation the suitable candidate will work from the office at least 1 day per week to cover Duty with some additional office days when required.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU HAVE THE CORRECT EXPERIENCE - YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE RESPONDED TO.

Essential requirements:
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
* Registration with Social Work England
* ASYE completed

Benefits of working with Remedy
* A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
* Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
* Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
* Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
To be considered for this role, please apply with your CV on the social care team.

Remedy Social Care is a REC Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.