Children's SW - Care Planning and Support Team - North Yorkshire

Caritas Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join North Yorkshire’s Care Planning and Support Team. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake assessments, and develop care plans to promote permanence and positive outcomes for children and families.

The role requires registration with Social Work England and a recognised Social Work qualification. You will work with schools, health professionals and other agencies, travel across the area, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with children, young people and families in statutory or care settings.
• Strong safeguarding, care planning and legislative knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments, identify risks and needs, develop and review care plans.
• Manage a varied caseload involving looked-after children or those needing support.
• Complete statutory visits, prepare reports and contribute to reviews and court proceedings.
• Communicate effectively with families, schools, health professionals and other agencies to safeguard children.

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join a Care Planning and Support Team in North Yorkshire. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people by providing safe, effective and child-centred social work that promotes positive outcomes and long-term stability.

You will manage a varied caseload involving children who may be looked after, subject to care planning arrangements or requiring ongoing support. Your responsibilities will include undertaking assessments, identifying risks and needs, developing and reviewing care plans, and ensuring that children's views, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions. You will work closely with families, foster carers, schools, health professionals and other agencies to coordinate support and safeguard children from harm.

The role will involve completing statutory visits, preparing high-quality reports, maintaining accurate case records and contributing to reviews, meetings and, where necessary, court proceedings. You will be expected to assess changing circumstances, respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and promote permanence, stability and improved life chances for every child.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You should have experience of working with children, young people and families within a statutory or relevant social care setting, together with a sound understanding of safeguarding, care planning and relevant legislation. Experience of working with children in care or care leavers would be advantageous.

You will need excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills, alongside the ability to build trusting relationships and work confidently with professionals and families. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, professional development and reflective supervision is essential. You must be organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on the needs and welfare of children.

A valid driving licence and access to suitable transport may be required, as the post involves travel across the area. In return, you will have access to professional support, regular supervision and opportunities to develop your practice within a dedicated children's social care team.