Qualified Social Worker Children Looked After

Pertemps; Beverley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency offering social work roles is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for a Children Looked After Team. This role, based in East Riding of Yorkshire, involves managing complex caseloads and ensuring children receive the necessary care and stability. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience and be registered with Social Work England. The position supports flexible working arrangements and offers career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Referral schemes & bonuses

Weekly reliable payroll

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualified experience preferred.
• Flexible, creative, and ready to adapt to change.
• Passionate about permanence, outcomes, and future planning.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex CLA caseload, ensuring stability and planning.
• Completing CIN reviews and new assessments.
• Supporting young people approaching adulthood.

Skills

Registered with Social Work England

Experienced in Children Looked After, CIN, CP, and court work

Skilled in risk assessment

Knowledgeable of child protection legislation

Excellent at building relationships with children

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Children Looked After (CLA)

Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Flexible Working | Agency Role via Pertemps

Make a Lasting Impact on Children’s Lives

Are you a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker ready to support children through some of the most important stages of their journey? Join a compassionate and high-performing Children Looked After (CLA) Team in East Riding of Yorkshire, where you’ll help shape the future for children in care — including those preparing for independence through the Leaving Care Pathway.

Your Role Will Include:

• Managing a complex and varied CLA caseload, ensuring children receive the care, stability and planning they deserve.
• Completing CIN reviews and new assessments to determine whether cases require escalation or de-escalation.
• Working on Children in Care assessments including those involving Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Maintaining strong multi-agency relationships and clear, timely communication.
• Supporting young people approaching adulthood — ensuring clear transitions into the Leaving Care pathway.
• Upholding statutory duties and delivering person-centred care plans that promote safety, stability and aspiration.

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for a confident, compassionate, and motivated practitioner who is:

• Registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in Children Looked After, CIN, CP, and court work
• Skilled in risk assessment, care planning, and multi-agency collaboration
• Passionate about permanence, outcomes, and future planning
• Knowledgeable of child protection legislation and safeguarding frameworks
• Excellent at building relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Flexible, creative, and ready to adapt to change
• 4+ years post-qualified experience preferred

You Will Also:

• Use your professional knowledge to make full assessments of risk and care needs
• Manage your own caseload with support from an experienced management team
• Create and review care plans that reflect diversity and promote empowerment
• Provide guidance and mentoring to unqualified staff and students
• Champion best practices and contribute to service improvement

Why Work with Pertemps?

At Pertemps, we offer more than just a role — we offer full support throughout your agency career:

• Dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide
• Easy online registration
• Referral schemes & bonuses
• Full compliance support
• Weekly, reliable payroll

Ideal for Candidates Based In:

Harrogate, York, Hull, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Wakefield, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Rotherham, Manchester, Burnley, Preston, Stockport, and surrounding areas.

Looking for Something Else?

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work, including:

IRO | MASH | CLA | Leaving Care | Fostering | BIA | Adults | Hospital Discharge | Mental Health | Management Roles

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Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation today.