Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Job title:

Social Worker

Leeds City Council is recruiting for a Social Worker role in the Children’s social work service.

Salary: PO1 £ 38,220 - £40,777 pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Various

Service: Children’s social work

All applicants MUST have a relevant social work qualification.

As a children’s social worker, you will thrive on working restoratively with children and families by building strong relationships to inspire positive change and sustainable outcomes. Our restorative practice model lies at the heart of our children’s social work team at Leeds City Council. We believe that relationships really matter in our role; working with and alongside people is the best way to make a positive difference for children and young people.

We have opportunities for social workers with at least a year’s post-qualification experience. We can offer permanent contracts on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis and are open to flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance, if service needs can be fulfilled.

As a social worker you will hold an appropriate professional qualification (degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) and must be registered with Social Work England on commencement in post. In addition you will have completed the ASYE and be willing to work towards Practice Educator Level 1.

• Manage a caseload with complexity appropriate to your experience, including assessment of needs and risk management for children, families and carers.
• Develop relationships with children, young people and families to provide high-quality services and advocate for their needs.
• Maintain case notes, prepare reports, and, when required, give evidence in court relating to care or other proceedings.
• Contribute to planning and development of future services and policies; supervise students where applicable.
• Engage in safeguarding using child-focused assessment and service planning; work with multi-agency partners to ensure integrated approaches.
• Undertake assessments, planning and reviewing of work concerning children in need, children subject to protection plans and looked after children.
• Undertake Practice Educator Level 1 responsibilities to mentor and support newly qualified colleagues and students.
• Participate in supervision and appraisal to reflect on practice and improve outcomes.
• Promote advocacy for children and young people, and ensure information is accessible about how to make complaints.
• Be flexible to work evenings and weekends when required to complete casework or attend meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues, Elected Members, service users, families, carers, and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

• Qualified and registered with Social Work England; ASYE completed; prepared to work towards Practice Educator Level 1.
• Experience in a statutory setting (minimum 12 months post-qualification) and ability to assess needs, plan interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, legislation and regulatory frameworks relevant to vulnerable people in social care.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for multi-agency working; ability to engage children and families and advocate effectively.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports; proficient with IT systems and data protection requirements.
• Flexible, with the ability to prioritise workload and respond to changing service needs.

• Understand and uphold Leeds City Council values and codes of conduct.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and equality and diversity.
• Willingness to participate in appraisal, training and development activities.
• Ability to work flexibly with a positive, collaborative approach within a team.

• Possession of a full current driving licence.
• Knowledge of services available to service users, families and carers.
• Experience of working with a wide range of service user groups.

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