Mou Childrens Senior Social Worker (Social Care Qualified)
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
Recruitment Consultant
Apply today
