Social Worker - Families First

Social Worker - Families First

Salary: £35,412 – £42,839 plus £3,000 market supplement

Location:

Rutland – Oakham

Working Pattern:
Flexible Hours / Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

Our vision is for all children and young people in Rutland to be happy, safe and successful. They will be supported and empowered to be the best they can be.

This is a really exciting time to join Rutland Children’s Social Care. We share a great vision and want to put social work at the centre, raise our profile in supporting families and really make a difference. We hold children, young people, families and adults at the centre of all we do. We pride ourselves on being a learning organisation and are seeking a Social Worker‑Families First who wants to embrace the opportunity to work across all teams within Children’s Social Care gaining invaluable experience.

To be successful in the role you will need:

• To be a qualified Social Worker at L2 as a minimum
• To be registered with Social Work England
• To have evidence of practical application of social work skills in family support
• Knowledge of the issues that affect parenting capacity and the impact of deprivation on child development
• Experience with court work, child‑protection work and providing complex care plans to assist children and young people in need

Our Children’s Social Care teams support families throughout Rutland where safeguarding concerns arise and support is required. Across our Referral, Assessment and Intervention (Front Door), Protection and Permanence, and Care Leavers teams, Social Workers manage safeguarding concerns and placements, including those across the country. Working independently within small, supportive teams, you will assess and manage risk, undertake child protection and court work and deliver timely, purposeful interventions that lead to sustainable change for children and families.

With manageable caseloads, regular supervision, and accessible management, you will have the time and support needed to deliver high‑quality social work practice.

We offer flexible working, strong learning and development opportunities, including group and 1‑to‑1 supervision, allowing you to reflect, develop your skills, and maintain a healthy work‑life balance while making a meaningful difference to children, young people, and families.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS and Social Work England Registration are paid by us.

Please note the postholder will need a driving licence to travel around the county.

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Closing date: 18th June 2026

To learn more about working with us visit  If you have any queries about this role, please contact Becky Headington, Team Manager RAIS on or