Social Worker - Through Care

Rutland County Council; Oakham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health & wellbeing focus

Job summary

Rutland County Council is seeking a committed Through Care Social Worker to support children looked after and care leavers, helping them achieve stability and independence through careful planning and multi-agency collaboration.

You will build strong relationships with young people, foster carers, families and professionals, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs met from adolescence into adulthood.

Qualifications

• Holds a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Knowledge of legislation, guidance and best practice relating to children looked after and care leavers.
• Demonstrates strong assessment, planning and relationship-based practice skills.
• Child-centred, solution focused and committed to achieving excellent outcomes.
• Works effectively within a multi-agency environment.
• Has excellent communication, recording and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Hold a responsibility for children and young people in the care of the Local Authority
• Undertake assessments, statutory visits and direct work
• Develop and review Care Plans and Pathway Plans that promote permanence, stability and independence
• Support young people to prepare for adulthood, including accommodation, education, employment, training and financial wellbeing
• Attend Children Looked After Reviews, planning meetings and other multi-agency forums
• Ensure children's wishes and feelings inform all planning and decision-making
• Actively champion the role of the Local Authority as a Corporate Parent
• Maintain high-quality recording and report writing in line with statutory requirements

Skills

Assessment skills

Planning skills

Relationship-based practice

Communication skills

Recording & reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Working Hours -37

Interview Date(s) –To be Confirmed

Our vision is for all children and young people in Rutland to be happy, safe and successful. They will be supported and empowered to be the best they can be.

Rutland County Council is looking for a committed and motivated Social Worker to join our Through Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children looked after and care leavers, supporting them to achieve stability, independence and positive outcomes as they progress through childhood and into adulthood.

As a Through Care Social Worker, you will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard and that they receive the support they need to thrive. You will work alongside foster carers, families, Personal Advisors, education providers, health professionals and partner agencies to deliver high quality care planning and pathway planning that keeps children and young people at the centre of everything we do.

About The Role

As the Social Worker, Through care your duties include:

• Hold a responsibility for children and young people in the care of the Local Authority
• Undertake assessments, statutory visits and direct work
• Develop and review Care Plans and Pathway Plans that promote permanence, stability and independence
• Support young people to prepare for adulthood, including accommodation, education, employment, training and financial wellbeing
• Attend Children Looked After Reviews, planning meetings and other multi-agency forums
• Ensure children's wishes and feelings inform all planning and decision-making
• Actively champion the role of the Local Authority as a Corporate Parent
• Maintain high-quality recording and report writing in line with statutory requirements

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS and Social Work England registration are covered by Rutland County Council.

Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

About You

To be successful, we are seeking a qualified Social Worker who:

• Holds a recognised Social Work qualification
• Registered with Social Work England
• Has knowledge of legislation, guidance and best practice relating to children looked after and care leavers
• Demonstrates strong assessment, planning and relationship-based practice skills
• Is child-centred, solution focused and committed to achieving excellent outcomes
• Works effectively within a multi-agency environment
• Has excellent communication, recording and report-writing skills

Informal Enquiries

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Shana Pear, Team Manager – Through Care at [e-mail]

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: Jobs and volunteering | Rutland County Council

Our Values

Our values – Passionate,Ambitious, WorkTogether, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people whoshare these values and want to contribute to strong,supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.