Social Worker (Children)

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Join North Lincolnshire Council as a social worker in a dedicated Case Management Team. This role focuses on child protection and family support, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development. Enjoy a manageable caseload, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Benefits

Manageable caseloads

Strong ASYE programme

Ongoing training and development

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Minimum 28 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice schemes

Relocation support package

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Qualified social worker or qualifying within 3 months.
• Experienced in working with children, young people, and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver positive outcomes through the One Family Approach.
• Work directly with children, young people, and families.
• Contribute to safeguarding and improving lives.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of statutory responsibilities

Experience with children and families

Education

Qualified social worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Salary: Grade 7 to 9 £33,366 to £45,718 per year (starting salary will be dependent on previous experience)

Location Church Square House, Scunthorpe

Hours: 37 hours per week

DBS: Yes Enhanced with Barred List Check

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST .

The Vacancy

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families?

Join our outstanding rated Case Management Team in North Lincolnshire, working across Child in Need and Child Protection services. You willplay a vital role in delivering positive, lasting outcomes through our One Family Approach, in a supportive, family-focused environment.

About the Role
We arelooking for passionate and dedicated social workers to join our team. You will work directly with children, young people and families, contributing to a service that is proud of its impact and deeply committed to safeguarding and improving lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a progressive and supportive local authority, where your work truly matters and where you’ll be supported to grow and develop.

Who we are looking for
You must be:

• Registered with Social Work England
• A qualified social worker, or due to qualify within 3 months of application
• Experienced in working with children, young people, and families
• Knowledgeable about statutory and legal responsibilities in children’s social care
• An effective communicator with children, families, and multi-agency professionals
• Legally entitled to work in the UK

What we offer:

• Manageable caseloads that support work-life balance
• A strong ASYE programme for newly qualified social workers
• Ongoing training, development, and clear career pathways
• Agile and flexible working arrangements
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Minimum 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Relocation support package, where applicable

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

For further information, please contact: Kylie Deans, Practice Supervisor,[e-mail] or 01724 296089.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.