Experienced Social Worker – Children in Care
Salary: £41,957 – £45,859
Market Premia: £5,500 per annum (paid in 12 equal monthly instalments)
Retention Payment: £3,000 per annum (paid each April after 1 year in post)
Agency: 3D Recruit (in partnership with a Local Authority Children’s Service)
About the Role
3D Recruit is working in partnership with a local authority children’s service to recruit an Experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care team. This is a key statutory role for a confident practitioner with strong court experience, working with children who are subject to care plans and legal proceedings.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring children in care receive high-quality planning, stability, and permanence. This is a busy and fast-paced role requiring excellent professional judgement, strong court skills, and a commitment to relationship-based practice.
Key Responsibilities
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Hold a complex caseload of Children in Care, including cases with ongoing legal proceedings
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Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, and permanency planning
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Prepare clear, analytical, and evidence-based reports for court and review forums
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Attend court and represent the local authority professionally
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Build meaningful and effective relationships with children, families, and carers
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Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners and internal services
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Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements
Essential Requirements
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Degree or Masters in Social Work
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Social Work England registration
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Significant post-qualification experience within Children in Care teams
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Proven court work experience
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Strong knowledge of children’s legislation, care planning, and court processes
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Essential Car User status – must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle
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Right to work in the UK
Why Work with 3D Recruit?
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Competitive salary plus market premia and retention payments
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Access to exclusive local authority roles
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Dedicated one-to-one consultant support
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Flexible opportunities across permanent and temporary roles
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Free CPD training to support SWE registration and career development
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Referral bonuses of up to £250 (T&Cs apply)
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Children in Care social worker with strong court skills and are looking for a role that recognises expertise through enhanced pay and retention incentives, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through 3D Recruit by submitting your CV