What this role is likely to suit
Childrens Senior Social Worker - Durham in Durham, United Kingdom. This temporary Social UK opportunity is being handled by Verovian Social for a local authority or social care client. The role is presented as a confidential client opportunity, so public details focus on professional fit rather than exposing employer information.
Full public brief
Childrens Senior Social Worker - Durham in Durham, United Kingdom. This temporary Social UK opportunity is being handled by Verovian Social for a local authority or social care client. Role focus - Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and carers? We’re looking for 2 motivated and experienced social workers to join our dynamic team - This is a fantastic opportunity to: Provide high-quality, assessment, supervision and support to our connected carers Help connected carers build confidence and skills through tailored training Enable connected carers to meet the diverse needs of the children in their care Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values growth and impact If you're committed to empowering others and thrive in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you! - Our connected carers are primarily based in and around Durham, but there may be a need for wider travel Candidate profile - Social Work England registration or confirmed eligibility where the role requires qualified social work practice. - Relevant social care experience in a UK local authority, community, safeguarding or provider setting. - Right to work, professional references and role-specific compliance before placement. - Children's services experience, including statutory, safeguarding, assessment or family support work where required. Pay and representation - Public rate shown: GBP 24.95/hr PAYE. - Verovian will confirm availability, compliance position, location fit and consent before any client submission. - Client identity and full submission details are handled through the recruiter-led process.
Role scope
- Carry out assessments, planning and family support within safeguarding expectations.
- Maintain clear case records, analysis and timely escalation.
- Work with children, families, schools, health and legal partners.
What we will qualify with you
- Caseload, supervision, court work, travel and duty expectations.
- Pay route, working pattern and interview timeline.
- Consent before employer disclosure.
Candidate profile
- Social Work England registration or confirmed eligibility where the role requires qualified social work practice.,Relevant social care experience in a UK local authority,community,safeguarding or provider setting.,Right to work,professional references and role-specific compliance before placement.,Children's services experience,including statutory,safeguarding,assessment or family support work where required.
- Right to work check,Professional references,DBS and barred-list checks where required,Social Work England registration where required
Pay, rota and consent
Published pay/rate: GBP 24.95/hr PAYE. Working pattern: 2026-06-22 to 2026-09-13; 08:30-17:00. Setting: Local authority, community social care or provider service. Before representation, Verovian will confirm pay or rate, working pattern, location expectations, client context and what information you consent to share.
Before work-finding proceeds, Verovian will provide the required Key Information Document and confirm the assignment, pay route, deductions, holiday position, location, hours and cancellation terms. Applying does not reserve the shift or require you to accept it.