Make a Real Difference - Join Gateshead''s Children''s Social Care TeamAt Gateshead, our vision is clear: every child and family-regardless of background-is at the heart of everything we do. We''re here to help children thrive, reach their full potential, and feel safe, supported, and heard.We''re proud to be rated ''Good'' by Ofsted (2024), with strengthened early help systems, holistic community-based support, and a child-centred, relationship-based approach. Our teams are ambitious, innovative, and deeply committed to improving outcomes for children and families. We''re investing in our workforce, expanding leadership, and embedding restorative and relational practice across our services.Now''s the time to join us. Our plans for 2025 are bold, exciting, and focused on creating the best environment for social work to thrive.Be Part of Something SpecialWe''re currently seeking experienced and passionate interim social workers to join our Assessment and Intervention Team to support us during a period of expansion and recruitment-a vital service supporting children and families from initial contact through to intervention and case closure. You''ll work with families at pivotal moments, ensuring children receive the right help at the right time, and supporting safe transitions to Child Protection, Looked After Children, or legal pathways when needed.What We''re Looking ForWe''re seeking candidates with: Significant experience in statutory child-care social work within multi-dis