Children's Social Worker

Brackenberry; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in North Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to lead child protection investigations and collaborate with multi-agency partners. Candidates should have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience, hold Social Work England registration, and possess strong communication skills. The role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on making a meaningful impact on children's lives.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to impact children's lives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience.
• Social Work England registration without restrictions.
• Strong knowledge of child protection and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead child protection investigations and court proceedings.
• Work with children and families using a strength-based approach.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for child welfare.
• Ensure compliance with child care legislation.
• Provide guidance within your team.

Skills

Child protection

Court work

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker with extensive experience across the child welfare system to joina local authority in North Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child protection and court work, ensuring the safety and well-being of children through strength-based interventions with families.

You will work within NYC's defined practice model, which is rooted in systemic principles, Signs of Safety, and Family Seeing methodology. Collaboration with multi-agency partners, the child\'s network, and team colleagues is essential to delivering the best outcomes for children and their families.

Rate of Pay: £37 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Lead child protection investigations and court proceedings, ensuring robust assessments and care planning.
• Work in a strength-based approach with children and their families to promote safety and well-being.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners, including education, health, and legal services.
• Ensure compliance with child care legislation and best practice frameworks.
• Maintain high-quality case recording and documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert advice and guidance within your team, contributing to a supportive and reflective working environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience (to comply with new agency regulations).
• Social Work England registration, with no annotations or restrictions on practice.
• Strong knowledge of child protection, court processes, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with families and professionals.
• Full UK drivers license and access to a vehicle (essential).

Why Join Us?

• Work in a highly supportive team environment.
• Contribute to a practice model that prioritizes systemic principles and child-centered approaches.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

Required Skills:

Interventions Legislation Protection Regulatory Requirements Registration LTD Interpersonal Skills Regulations Education Documentation Planning Business Communication