Social Worker, Through Care: Build Permanence & Independence

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

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.