Leaders in Care
Social Worker - Children & Families
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Flexible Working | Manageable Caseloads | Established Leadership Team | Clear Career Progression
Taking the next step in your social work career should feel like a natural progression, not an impossible leap. This opportunity within a well-supported Children & Families Service offers experienced Social Workers the chance to make a lasting difference to young people while benefiting from strong leadership, manageable caseloads, and genuine flexibility.
Whether you're currently working within Children's Services, or seeking greater stability after agency work, this role provides a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your professional development is actively encouraged.
Salary & Benefits
Social Worker: £37,938 - £39,513 per annum
Senior Social Worker: £40,476 - £45,718 per annum
In addition, you will receive:
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- £4,000 welcome payment
- £2,000 annual retention payment
- Relocation package of up to £8,000
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after five years' service
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year
About the Service
This forward-thinking local authority is committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people through relational and systemic practice. Teams are structured to ensure Social Workers receive meaningful support from experienced Team Managers and Advanced Practitioners, helping to maintain manageable caseloads, staff wellbeing, and excellent retention rates.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting young people within the 16+ Leaving Care Service
- Building strong relationships with young people, families, colleagues, and partner agencies
- Completing high-quality assessments, care planning, and intervention work
- Promoting positive long-term outcomes and successful transitions into adulthood
- Contributing to effective safeguarding and multi-agency working
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A recognised Social Work qualification
- Current Social Work England registration
- Experience working within statutory children's social work services
- A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
If you're considering a move to a service where support, progression, and work-life balance are genuinely prioritized, we'd love to have a confidential conversation even if your CV isn't fully up to date.
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