Children's Social Worker

North Yorkshire - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 37 - 37

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced Childrens Social Worker (Grade I) to join the Children & Young Peoples Service on an agency basis.

This role is based primarily in Selby with some expectation of countywide travel.

The post is to provide long-term sickness cover and will involve statutory social work with children and families including court work and care planning.

The role is inside IR35 and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Manage a caseload of children and families in line with statutory duties and local authority procedures.

Undertake assessments under the Children Act 1989 and relevant legislation.

Complete care planning reviews and permanency planning for children looked after.

Prepare high-quality court reports and represent the local authority in family court proceedings.

Work collaboratively with children families carers and partner agencies to safeguard and promote welfare.

Carry out risk assessments and implement child protection plans where required.

Maintain accurate timely and legally compliant case records.

Participate in multi-agency meetings strategy discussions and reviews.

Comply with professional standards policies and procedures of North Yorkshire Council.

Skills/Experience:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

Proven experience in Childrens Services within a local authority setting.

Strong experience in court work including statement and report writing.

Demonstrable experience of care planning and working with children looked after.

Sound knowledge of child protection legislation guidance and statutory frameworks.

Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Confident decision-making and risk management skills.

Ability to work from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Willingness and ability to travel countywide when required.

Additional Information:

Location: Selby District Council Selby (YO8 9FT).

Hours: 37 hours per week (09:0017:00).

Minimum office attendance: 3 days per week.

Required Skills:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Proven experience in Childrens Services within a local authority setting. Strong experience in court work including statement and report writing. Demonstrable experience of care planning and working with children looked after. Sound knowledge of child protection legislation guidance and statutory frameworks. Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Confident decision-making and risk management skills. Ability to work from the office a minimum of three days per week. Willingness and ability to travel countywide when required.

Required Education:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: North Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced Childrens Social Worker (Grade I) to join the Children & Young Peoples Service on an agency basis. This role is based primarily in Selby with some expectation of countywide travel. The post is to ...