Social Worker - Children in Care Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker – Children in Care Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s (Children in Care)
Location: Derbyshire, UK
Salary: £35.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing (Part Time or Full Time)

Perks and benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £35.00 per hour, reflecting the importance and responsibility of Children in Care practice.
• Part Time / Full Time Options: Choose a working pattern that supports your lifestyle while maintaining continuity for children and young people.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing CPD and training opportunities to strengthen care planning, permanency, and court‑related skills.
• Supportive Practice Environment: Benefit from reflective supervision and a team culture focused on quality practice and professional growth.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Access wellbeing and assistance programmes designed to support your health and work‑life balance.

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Children in Care Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people in care, helping to ensure safety, stability, and positive long‑term outcomes through high‑quality statutory social work practice.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring all statutory duties are met.
• Build and sustain meaningful relationships through regular statutory visits.
• Develop, implement, and review robust care and permanency plans tailored to individual needs.
• Work toward achieving stable placements and explore reunification or adoption where appropriate.
• Promote the health, education, and emotional wellbeing of children and young people in care.
• Prepare high‑quality reports for statutory reviews and court proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential staff, families, and partner agencies.
• Support young people transitioning to independence and accessing leaving care services.
• Ensure the child’s voice, wishes, and feelings are central to all planning and decision‑making.

Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with Children in Care within a statutory children’s social care setting.
• Strong assessment, care planning, and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively with multi‑agency partners.

Desirable:

• Experience in permanency planning, care proceedings, or pathway planning.
• Familiarity with local authority case management systems.

Why Derbyshire

Derbyshire offers an outstanding quality of life, combining vibrant towns, welcoming communities, and some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside, including the Peak District. With excellent transport links, strong public services, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children in care, Derbyshire provides an ideal environment to grow your social work career while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.

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