Social Worker - Children In Care
Salary: ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance.
Basis: Full time
Location: North East Lincolnshire Council
Contractual hours: 37 hours per week
Job Category/Type: Children Services
Date posted: 15/05/2026
Job reference: NELC400000639
Job description
A service built on passion, pride and togetherness.
An opportunity to make a real, lasting difference.
Be the difference, make the change.
We’re looking for an inspirational, experienced social worker to help us put children and families at the heart of everything we do. Your unique experience, knowledge and skills could be making a positive difference to children and families in North East Lincolnshire.
You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality support for children in care and care leavers. Your role will involve managing cases, making important decisions, and providing ongoing support as these young people transition to adulthood.
The role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a level appropriate to the post, and registration with the DBS Update Service within 30 calendar days of receiving a DBS certificate.
Required skills and qualifications
* Qualified Social Worker or in training (ASYE) willing to undertake their ASYE year.
* At least one recent reference from current or most recent employment, placement or work experience (agency reference required for agency workers).
* Professional/company email address (personal email not accepted).
* References covering the last 3 years. Gaps should be detailed in the enhanced reference form.
Benefits
* Competitive salary up to £46,142 and a relocation and travel scheme worth up to £8,000 for out-of-area candidates.
* Up to 40 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and local government pension enrolment.
* Access to RewardNEL platform, which includes salary sacrifice schemes, discounts, wellbeing support and vehicle schemes.
* Flexible working, excellent training, development opportunities and a fostering friendly scheme.
What else can you expect?
* Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice – advancement to Advanced Social Worker level.
* Regular individual and reflective case supervision.
* Relational approach to all practice.
* Accessible and proactive management that supports social workers to flourish.
* A highly supportive team and working environment.
Information and application
For more information, please refer to the role profile or email Emma Clarkson – Practice Supervisor – chloe.brown@nelincs.gov.uk.
At North East Lincolnshire Council we are committed to being an inclusive employer and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
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