Mou Childrens Senior Social Worker (Social Care Qualified)

Posted 14 days ago
Location
County Durham
Reference
Ref: 166949
Salary Package
Expiry Date
Expires 6th Sep 2026
Job Type
Temporary
Industry

Join Our Team as Mou Children’s Senior Social Worker (Social Care Qualified) – Contract Role (2 Weeks)

Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker with a passion for fostering and supporting vulnerable children? We are seeking a Mou Children’s Senior Social Worker (Social Care Qualified) to join our dynamic team on a short-term contract. If you hold a relevant social care qualification and thrive in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Job Title: Mou Children’s Senior Social Worker (Social Care Qualified)

Employment Type: Contract (2 weeks)

Location: [Insert Location / Remote options if applicable]

Salary: [Insert competitive hourly/daily rate or specify if available]


Candidate Responsibilities

As Mou Children’s Senior Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers and safeguarding the welfare of children. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing regular supervision visits and professional support to foster carers
  • Advising on behaviour management, attachment, trauma, and safeguarding practices
  • Supporting carers during placements, including crisis intervention when necessary
  • Promoting foster carers’ emotional wellbeing and resilience
  • Ensuring carers understand safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Responding to allegations, concerns, or complaints involving foster carers
  • Working closely with child protection teams and regulatory bodies
  • Prioritising children’s welfare in all decision-making processes
  • Contributing to placement matching to meet individual children’s needs
  • Supporting carers in implementing care plans and placement agreements
  • Attending and contributing to reviews, planning meetings, and professionals’ meetings
  • Promoting stability, permanency, and positive identities for children
  • Identifying training and development needs for foster carers
  • Supporting continuous learning and reflective practice
  • Advocating for children’s views, wishes and emotional wellbeing
  • Collaborating effectively with children’s social workers, health, and education professionals
  • Maintaining accurate, confidential, and timely records
  • Participating in panels, reviews, and court processes
  • Ensuring compliance with fostering regulations and policies
  • Monitoring placements and outcomes for children
  • Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Competitive pay rate
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives
  • Supportive team environment
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Valuable professional development and training opportunities
  • Short-term contract ideal for experienced social workers seeking immediate engagement

How to Apply

To be considered for the Mou Children’s Senior Social Worker role, please contact our recruitment consultant:

Name: [Insert recruiter name]
Email: [Insert email address]
Phone: [Insert phone number]

We look forward to receiving your application and exploring this exciting opportunity with you!

Nik Froud

Nik Froud

Recruitment Consultant

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