Social Worker - Through Care

Quid, Inc.; Rutland Farm Park; On-site; GBP 35,412 - 42,839; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career progression

Flexible working options

Job summary

A supportive local authority in Rutland is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide high-quality support for looked-after children and youth transitioning out of care. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,412 - £42,839 plus a market supplement. Ideal candidates will have a recognized Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England, along with skills in child-care legislation and communication. This is a permanent, full-time position with the opportunity for training and progression in a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work support to children and young people in care and those leaving care.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to empower young people.
• Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies.
• Contribute to care planning, assessments, and reviews.
• Help young people transition successfully into adulthood.

Skills

Knowledge of Child-care legislation

Management of risk and assessment of children's needs

Great communication skills

Knowledge of issues affecting parenting capacity

Experience of Signs of Safety methodology

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA, MA, DipSW)

Current registration with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Liquid Personnel is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join a supportive and progressive local authority team in Oakham. In this role, you will focus on delivering high-quality statutory support to children and young people who are looked after (LAC) and those making the critical transition out of care. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a close-knit team operating in the beautiful county of Rutland.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this permanent, full-time role, you will:

• Provide high-quality social work support to children and young people in care and those leaving care.
• Build strong, trusting relationships that empower young people to achieve independence and positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure the best possible support network.
• Contribute to care planning, assessments, and reviews, ensuring that every child's voice is heard and respected.
• Play a vital role in helping young people transition successfully into adulthood.

The Ideal Candidate

Our Client is looking for a candidate who is highly skilled and knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Child-care legislation.
• Skilled in the management of risk and assessment of children's needs.
• Great communication skills, able to explain complicated information simply.
• Knowledge of the issues that affect parenting capacity and the impact of deprivation on child development.
• Experience of Signs of Safety methodology.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this position, you must hold:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA, MA, DipSW).
• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).

What Our Client Offers

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and progressive local authority that truly values its staff. They offer:

• A competitive salary of £35,412 - £42,839, plus a non-pensionable £3,000 market supplement.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
• A permanent, full-time contract with flexible working options.
• The chance to work in the beautiful county of Rutland, with a supportive and close-knit team.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.