Social Worker - Children in Care

Community Care Live; Yorkshire, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive management

Stable team with leadership

Long-term contract

Supervision and professional support

Job summary

Community Care Live in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Social Worker for a long-term Children in Care (LAC) assignment. You will manage a caseload, undertake statutory visits, and develop care plans to secure permanence and positive outcomes, working within a supportive, relationship-based service.

The role offers flexible hybrid working, supervision, and a stable team with strong leadership, focusing on high-quality practice with children and looked-after young people.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Work England
• Recent experience in Children in Care or Looked After Children
• Strong care planning and relationship-based practice

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care
• Undertake statutory visits and reviews
• Develop and review care plans for positive outcomes
• Work with foster carers, residential providers and partner agencies
• Support permanence planning including long-term fostering and adoption
• Prepare high-quality reports for reviews and court proceedings
• Build strong relationships with children and young people to keep their voices central

Skills

Social Work

Education

Registered Social Worker with SW England

Job description

£37ph | Children in Care (LAC) | Long-Term Contract | Flexible Working | Yorkshire

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a long-term Children in Care (LAC) opportunity within a supportive and well‑established service?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable Yorkshire‑based local authority that is committed to providing outstanding support to children in care while ensuring Social Workers have the resources, flexibility, and management support needed to deliver high‑quality practice.

Working within the Children in Care team, you will support children and young people throughout their care journey, helping to achieve permanence, stability, and positive long‑term outcomes. You'll be joining a service with experienced leadership, strong team stability, and a culture that values relationship‑based practice.

Package & Benefits

• £37 per hour
• Long-term contract offering stability and continuity
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive and accessible management team
• Stable service with excellent staff retention
• Opportunity to work within a well‑regarded Children in Care service
• Regular supervision and professional support

About the Service

You will be joining a highly regarded Children in Care service with a strong focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. The team benefits from experienced leadership, established processes, and a commitment to ensuring Social Workers have manageable workloads and the support needed to build meaningful relationships with young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care
• Undertake statutory visits and reviews
• Develop and review care plans to ensure positive outcomes
• Work closely with foster carers, residential providers, and partner agencies
• Support permanence planning, including long‑term fostering, special guardianship, and adoption where appropriate
• Prepare high‑quality reports for reviews and court proceedings when required
• Build strong relationships with children and young people to ensure their voices are central to planning

About You

• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Work England
• Recent experience within a Children in Care, Looked After Children, or Permanence Team
• Strong care planning and relationship‑based practice skills
• Ability to work effectively with children, families, and partner agencies

If you're considering a move, looking for a long‑term contract, or simply want to explore whether this opportunity could be right for you, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.