Social Worker – Children in Care

Derby City Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Derby City Council as a social worker, committed to advocating for children and young people and fulfilling the responsibilities of Corporate Parenting. You'll work collaboratively with a supportive team to ensure effective care plans and engagement in decision-making processes that shape the future for those in care. Benefit from professional development opportunities and a robust support system focused on enhancing the wellbeing of children and families.

Benefits

Continued professional development

27 days annual leave, increasing to 32 after 5 years

Local Government Pension Scheme

Team Derby Rewards

Tusker Car Benefit Scheme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Commitment to child advocacy and welfare.
• Skills in care pathway planning and understanding risks.
• Ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in care with approved Care Plans.
• Meet statutory safeguarding requirements while ensuring the best outcomes for children.
• Engage children and young people through the Children in Care Council for decision-making.

Skills

Advocating for children

Effective care planning

Understanding safeguarding requirements

Collaboration with health and education professionals

Job description

Social Network: Directorate: People Services

Hours: 37 hours a week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Derby

Derby City Council is committed to achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. We are proud of our Ofsted judgement of Outstanding. Our workforce is key to delivering a good service, and we operate a Strength Based Practice Model. We are committed to listening to the voices of children through our "My Life My Journey" approach, considering their views from initial contact to permanency.

We respect culture and heritage, embedding our Heritage Pledge to value children and families as individuals, respecting their culture, religion, and identity. Our social workers are skilled in identifying risks and understanding their impact on each child. We seek likeminded social workers to join Derby’s journey. If Derby interests you, please apply.

You will be part of a supportive team, with access to regular supervision, peer support, and professional development. Newly qualified social workers will have development opportunities during their ASYE and beyond.

Who We Are

Derby City Council delivers nearly 250 services to citizens and businesses in the Midlands. We prioritize people and have a strong record of recruiting and developing talented individuals with fulfilling career opportunities.

What We Offer

• Continued professional development & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
• Access to Equality Employee Networks (LGBTQ+, Disabled, Carers, BAME)
• Support for colleagues who are carers

We seek social workers committed to advocating for children and young people, contributing to effective care and pathway planning across placements.

The Children in Care service supports children and young people with approved Care Plans, working closely with health, education, leaving care, youth offending, and adult social care professionals. Our social workers meet statutory safeguarding requirements and aim to support children to achieve their best outcomes.

The service is dedicated to fulfilling our Corporate Parenting obligations and engaging children and young people through our Children in Care Council. Their voices are integral to care planning and decision-making.

If interested, for an informal discussion, contact Peter Macauley, Team Manager, at 01332 640 298 or Jacque Mullins, Team Manager, at 01332 956 422.

Next Steps

If you wish to apply, please submit an application.