Social Worker - Children In Care

Children’s Social Worker – Level 2 / 3 Children in Care Team | South Coast

Salary:

Level 2 – Band 10: Starting salary of £45,529
Level 3 – Band 11: Starting salary of £49,817Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker ready for a role where your work has a real and lasting impact?

We’re recruiting Children’s Social Workers at Level 2 and Level 3 to join a supportive and ambitious Children in Care service on the South Coast. Working as part of one of four established teams, you’ll help ensure children and young people in care receive the safe, stable and nurturing support they deserve.

You’ll work with children in care and care-experienced young adults, building effective relationships with families, foster carers, partner agencies and education and health professionals. Your focus will be on delivering high-quality care planning, safeguarding practice and positive long-term outcomes.

What you’ll be doing
Managing a varied caseload of children and young people in care
Completing high-quality assessments, care plans and permanency plans
Responding confidently to complex safeguarding concerns and referrals
Working collaboratively with families, carers and multi-agency partners
Promoting stability, safety and positive outcomes for children and young people
Supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues and students at Level 3
Contributing to a reflective, learning-focused team environmentWhat we’re looking for
Significant frontline safeguarding Social Work experience
Experience managing complex children’s casework
Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills
Confidence in conflict resolution and professional challenge
A commitment to ongoing learning and development
For Level 3 opportunities, experience mentoring colleagues or students is desirable
Willingness to undertake Practice Education training where required
Social Work England registration and the ability to travel across the local areaWhat’s on offer
Starting salary of £45,529 (Level 2) or £49,817 (Level 3)
Full induction and Practice Fundamentals support
Manageable caseloads and regular supervision
Clear progression routes and excellent learning opportunities
28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after two years’ service
Flexible working arrangements
Modern, refurbished office spaces across the area
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff network groups
Relocation scheme, subject to approvalThis is an excellent opportunity for experienced Social Workers looking to progress their career while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of working close to the coast