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We are seeking experienced and motivated Social Workers to join a range of teams, including Children in Care (CiC), Assessment and Front Line services. These are rewarding opportunities for qualified professionals who are committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families, while promoting safety, stability and positive change.

Depending on the team, your responsibilities may include completing high-quality assessments, undertaking statutory visits, managing a varied caseload and developing effective plans with children and their families. You will contribute to child protection enquiries, care proceedings and permanence planning, or support children in care through regular reviews, life-story work, placement planning and transition arrangements. You will build constructive relationships with families, carers, partner agencies and colleagues to ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to decision-making.

You will maintain accurate and timely case records, prepare reports for meetings and court, and ensure that practice complies with relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and professional standards. The role also involves identifying risk, responding appropriately to changing circumstances and working collaboratively across social care, education, health and other services.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You should have relevant post-qualification experience in children’s social care, ideally within assessment, frontline safeguarding or children in care services. A sound understanding of the Children Act, safeguarding frameworks, care planning and partnership working is essential. Newly qualified Social Workers may be considered where appropriate support and development arrangements are available.

You will need strong assessment, communication, organisation and report-writing skills, together with the resilience to manage challenging situations and competing priorities. A commitment to reflective practice, continuous professional development and relationship-based social work is essential. A valid driving licence and access to suitable transport may be required for some posts.