We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children Looked After Team

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.

About the Role

As a Social Worker in the Children Looked After Team, you will work with children and young people who are in the care of the local authority.

Your role will involve building meaningful, consistent relationships with children and their carers, ensuring their needs are met, and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

You will be responsible for care planning, statutory reviews, and preparing reports for court or permanency panels when necessary.

The focus is on stability, emotional well-being, and long-term planning, including adoption, fostering, or reunification with birth families when appropriate.

About You

To be considered, you must have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree / DipSW / CQSW)


• A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience within children's services, ideally with looked after children


• A strong understanding of care planning, permanency, and relevant legislation (e.g., Children Act 1989)


• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, but not essential

What's On Offer

• £37.52 per hour (umbrella)


• Hybrid and flexible working to support work-life balance


• Parking available/nearby


• The chance to enhance your experience in a key area of children's social work and develop your professional practice

If you're passionate about supporting children in care and helping them achieve the best possible futures, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please get in contact with:

Siobhan Molley - Recruitment Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07553040465