Social Worker - Care

Job Description

Social Worker, Through Care

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37

Salary: £32,061 - £42,839 (Career Grade) plus £3,000 market supplement

Closing date: 31.08.2026 @ 17:00

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.

Rutland County Council is looking for a committed and motivated Social Worker to join our Through Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children looked after and care leavers, supporting them to achieve stability, independence and positive outcomes as they progress through childhood and into adulthood.

• Hold a responsibility for children and young people in the care of the Local Authority
• Undertake assessments, statutory visits and direct work
• Develop and review Care Plans and Pathway Plans that promote permanence, stability and independence
• Support young people to prepare for adulthood, including accommodation, education, employment, training and financial wellbeing
• Attend Children Looked After Reviews, planning meetings and other multi-agency forums
• Ensure children's wishes and feelings inform all planning and decision-making
• Actively champion the role of the Local Authority as a Corporate Parent
• Maintain high-quality recording and report writing in line with statutory requirements

• Holds a recognised Social Work qualification
• Registered with Social Work England
• Has knowledge of legislation, guidance and best practice relating to children looked after and care leavers
• Demonstrates strong assessment, planning and relationship-based practice skills
• Is child-centred, solution focused and committed to achieving excellent outcomes
• Works effectively within a multi-agency environment
• Has excellent communication, recording and report-writing skills

The successful applicant for this post 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 be advised the postholder will need a full driving licence to travel around the county.

The Social Worker, Through Care interviews will be held face to face during week commencing 07 September 2026.

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 and Rutland Council is the place you want to 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.

To learn more about working with us visit  or if you have any queries about this role please contact Shana Pear, Team Manager on or at