Social Worker - Matlock

Progressive Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured salary grades

Full funding for training and qualifications

Wellbeing program

Access to legal support

Job summary

Progressive Care is looking for a qualified Social Worker to provide comprehensive parenting assessments and support to families in Greater London, England. The successful candidate should possess a Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England. With a focus on quality, the role involves building relationships with clients and providing tailored advice. The position offers structured salary grades and opportunities for career progression, including Senior Social Worker and Service Manager roles.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Social Work Qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum of one year post-qualifying experience with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to parents to enable families to thrive.
• Build professional relationships with families.
• Maintain a manageable caseload for tailored assessments.
• Complete comprehensive assessments of parenting capacity.
• Provide evidence-based assessments with recommendations.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Experience with children and families

Ability to work across multiple assessment centres

Report writing for court

Honesty and objectivity in assessments

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

As a national leader in Social Care for over 25 years, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a real impact. Our nurturing and empowering culture allows us to deliver exceptional services through our highly skilled, committed, and multi-disciplinary teams.

Services

• Family Assessment
• Children’s Residential
• 16+ Supported Living
• Learning Disabilities

Mission

At Progressive Care, our brand stands for trust, quality, and care. Every service we provide is thoughtfully designed to deliver excellence, consistency, and a meaningful impact. With a professional and person-centered approach, we ensure reliability and progress, creating lasting value for those we care and support.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and objective advice and support to parents, enabling families to thrive.
• Build meaningful, professional, and respectful working relationships with families in our centres, leading the assessment process and completing comprehensive assessments of parenting capacity.
• Maintain a manageable caseload to tailor assessments to meet families’ needs and provide the best opportunities for success.
• Receive line management, supervision, and support from dedicated social work practice managers.
• Access legal advice, bespoke training, and opportunities to flourish and develop within the social work service.
• Provide evidence-based, analytical, and comprehensive parenting assessments, offering clear recommendations for permanency planning for children and their families.

Ideal Candidate

• Hold a Social Work Qualification.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Possess a minimum of one year post-qualifying experience with children and families.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to work across multiple family assessment centres.
• Be experienced in preparing high-quality parenting assessment reports for court.
• Be honest, objective, and open when working with families to complete robust parenting assessments.

Benefits

Pay & Rewards

• Structured salary grades that reflect your experience and qualifications.
• Pay structures aligned with national standards.

Career Progression & Development

• Social Worker
• Senior Social Worker
• Practice Manager
• Service Manager
• Head of Service

Training & Qualifications

• Full induction program before you start.
• Service-specific training to refine and enhance your skills.
• Full funding of training and qualifications through our nationally accredited training centre.
• Access to effective and timely legal support.

Wellbeing Program

• Access to employee benefits designed to support your health, wellbeing, and personal development.

Work Environment

• Strong management support and supervision to provide guidance, encouragement, and the tools to thrive in your role and career.

Background Check & Sponsorship

• Enhanced DBS checks are conducted for all hired personnel due to the nature of this role.
• Due to the nature of this role, progressive care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel.

Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.