Children's Social Worker

Description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join our Child Protection & Court Team.

This role is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of children while working in a strength-based way with families to help them thrive.

You will be responsible for managing complex child protection cases, working within a well-defined systemic practice model that incorporates Signs of Safety and Family Seeing Methodology.

This is an opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, making a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex child protection and care proceedings cases, ensuring effective planning and interventions.


• Work directly with children and families to support them in achieving safe and positive outcomes.


• Prepare and present high-quality reports for court proceedings, case conferences, and statutory reviews.


• Use a strength-based approach to assess risks and develop intervention strategies.


• Work closely with multi-agency partners, including schools, health services, and legal teams, to safeguard children.


• Maintain accurate, timely records and ensure compliance with child care legislation and statutory requirements.


• Contribute to a supportive team environment, participating in supervision, training, and reflective practice.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England (without annotations or restrictions).


• Experience: Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in child welfare, including extensive experience in child protection and court work.


• Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and professionals.


• Knowledge: In-depth understanding of childcare legislation, safeguarding procedures, and systemic practice models.


• Other Requirements: Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for this role).

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Payroll service twice a week.


• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.