Social Worker - Children & Families

Flexible Working | Manageable Caseloads | Established Leadership Team | Clear Career Progression

Taking the next step in your social work career should feel like a natural progression, not an impossible leap. This opportunity within a well-supported Children & Families Service offers experienced Social Workers the chance to make a meaningful difference to children and families, while benefiting from strong leadership, manageable caseloads, and genuine flexibility.

Whether you're currently working within Children's Services, looking to progress from another statutory team, or seeking greater stability after agency work, this role provides a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your professional development is actively encouraged.

Salary & Benefits

Social Worker: £37,938 – £39,513 per annum
Senior Social Worker: £40,476 – £45,718 per annum

In addition, you will receive:

• £4,000 welcome payment
• £2,000 annual retention payment
• Relocation package of up to £8,000
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after five years' service
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year
• Strong support from experienced Team Managers and Advanced Practitioners
• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development

About the Service

This forward-thinking local authority is committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families through relational and systemic practice.

The service is structured to ensure Social Workers receive consistent support from experienced Team Managers and Advanced Practitioners, helping to maintain manageable caseloads, promote staff wellbeing, and deliver high-quality social work practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with children and families within a statutory Children & Families Service
• Completing high-quality assessments and developing effective plans of intervention
• Managing a caseload and undertaking direct work with children, young people and families
• Identifying and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks
• Building positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies
• Promoting positive outcomes for children and supporting families to make sustainable change
• Contributing to effective multi-agency working and safeguarding processes
• Preparing reports and contributing to meetings, reviews and statutory processes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Current Social Work England registration
• Experience working within statutory children's social care
• Experience of assessment, safeguarding and working directly with children and families
• A good understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and social work practice
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and families
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment

If you're considering a move to a Children & Families Service where support, progression, manageable caseloads and work-life balance are genuinely prioritised, we'd love to have a confidential conversation — even if your CV isn't fully up to date.

Contact Leaders in Care today to find out more.