Tripod Partners UK
Senior Social Worker
Senior Social Worker at Tripod Partners UK, based in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, paying £24.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £24.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
- Closing date
- Sector
- Social Care & Childcare
22% below the typical rate for social care & childcare
Reference jobs/senior-social-worker-17691
About the role
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Act on behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to manage a complex caseload involving high-risk Child Protection, Looked After Children, and Court proceedings, using advanced knowledge of legislation and best practice.
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Support less experienced staff through mentoring, advice, and informal supervision, promoting reflective practice and professional development within the team.
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Lead on complex assessments, care planning, and interventions, ensuring that the voice of the child is central to all decision-making and statutory requirements are met.
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Contribute to quality assurance and service improvement by auditing casework, supporting performance monitoring, and identifying areas for development within the team.
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Work collaboratively with partners across health, education, legal, and voluntary sectors to ensure coordinated, multi-agency responses to safeguarding and wellbeing needs.
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Promote a culture of high-quality, strengths-based practice, actively engaging in supervision, peer learning, and continuous professional development within Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
Reference: jobs/senior-social-worker-17691 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Tripod Partners UK
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