Social Worker - Children in Care

All about the role

We are seeking a reflective, proactive, and resilient social worker with a passion for making a real difference. As a Social Worker in our Children in Care team, you will play a crucial role in supporting and safeguarding children and young people, driving trauma‑informed assessments, creating tailored clinical care plans, and advocating for your young people and their support network.

• Support, safeguard, and advocate for children and young people in care.
• Conduct trauma‑informed assessments and develop tailored care plans.
• Lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, providing professional challenge and support.
• Engage birth families, review reunification possibilities, and ensure they are supported throughout the process.

• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Detail‑oriented, diligent, and experienced with a willingness to learn.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between locations.
• In‑depth knowledge of current legislation and guidance.
• Ability to thrive in diverse, supportive teams and make empowered decisions creatively.

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in‑store and online discounts and our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro‑rata).
• Access to a car lease scheme.
• Take bank holidays flexibly to suit personal circumstances.
• Pay for additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) to pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Development opportunities including apprenticeships to support personal and professional growth.
• Paid volunteering hours each year to make a positive impact on the community during the normal working day.
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network.
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrec and we will work with you to meet your needs.