Childrens social worker

We are seeking passionate and skilled Children’s Social Workers
to join our frontline and corporate parenting services. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the safety, stability, and long-term outcomes of children, young people, and families.

Whether working within Child Protection
,
Children in Need
, or
Children in Care
, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, building relationships, coordinating multi‑agency support, and ensuring every child’s voice is heard.

You will be supported by experienced managers, reflective supervision, a strong team culture, and a commitment to high‑quality, child‑centred practice.

• Complete statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989/2004, including Child in Need, Section 47 enquiries, and ongoing safeguarding work.

• Manage a diverse caseload of children in need of protection, support, or long‑term care.

• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with children, young people, and families to understand their experiences and promote positive change.

• Lead and participate in multi‑agency meetings such as strategy discussions, ICPCs, core groups, LAC reviews, and planning meetings.

• Develop and implement outcome‑focused plans that ensure children’s safety, stability, and wellbeing.

• Work closely with foster carers, residential homes, schools, health, police, and voluntary services.

• Prepare clear, accurate case records, assessments, and court‑ready reports within required timescales.

• Promote stability and permanency for children in care, including contributing to care planning, life‑story work, and pathway planning for care leavers.

• Advocate for children’s rights and ensure their voice is central in all decision‑making.

• Participate in supervision and contribute to a supportive, reflective team culture.

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds, risk assessment, and statutory responsibilities in children’s services.

• Skilled at building rapport with children and families, even in challenging situations.

• Confident managing complex caseloads and working collaboratively with multi‑agency partners.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.

• Committed to trauma‑informed, relationship‑based, and strengths‑focused practice.

• Compassionate, resilient, and dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Why work with

We do Social Work?

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

Refer a friend

“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*

“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us*

We Do Social Workis an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes*