Experienced Children's Social Worker - Field Work
Job Description
Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
Contract Type: Permanent
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Working hours: Full-time 37 hours per week
Salary: Starting Salary is £46,142 (Level one) rising to £49,282 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time)
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce. Read on to find out more.
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
About The Role
Children’s social care plays a crucial role in supporting the well-being of children within our community. Here at Nottingham City Council, we recognise that looking for your next Social Work position is an important step in your career, and we’re here to make that transition a positive one.
As a Social Worker in the fieldwork service, you’ll be responsible for providing intervention and support to children and their families where they are receiving help through a Child in Need, Child Protection or Child in Care plan, with a focus on enabling families to navigate through challenges and supporting children to grow up in a nurturing environment where their needs are met. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with children and families, taking a strengths-based approach to achieve positive outcomes for children.
What makes us a great place to work?
The fieldwork service will offer you the opportunity to work closely with a great team of Social Workers. Qualified workers and partner agencies can develop plans and interventions which enable children to be safeguarded from harm and have their needs met. We are committed to a culture that is supportive and rewarding, where every day brings new and interesting challenges. You’ll have the chance to work with a diverse group of colleagues, children and families, each with their unique stories and needs, making your role as a Social Worker a life-changing experience.
We are on a transformational journey reshaping our Children’s Integrated Services. Ofsted has stated that a committed, and stable leadership team has continued to progress the improvement programme. Our Children’s Integrated Services is laying the foundation for a brighter tomorrow and our transformational journey reflects our dedication to our children and families.
In addition to pay, we offer:
A supportive Culture: “It’s all about the support for great practice to thrive.”
We support manageable caseloads and provide quality reflective supervision in a supportive environment. A focus on resilience and well-being is paramount to our culture. Nottingham City Council supports you to reach your full potential.
Development: Learning is embedded into working practice, with good-quality training and development opportunities.
Annual Leave: 25–32 days plus bank holidays with option to purchase extra leave to support work-life balance.
Pensions: We offer a generous pension, including an attractive employer contribution.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Professional Social Work Qualification
* Registered with Social Work England
* Direct experience working with children in a childcare setting
* Possession of a full driver's license and access to a vehicle
* Excellent communication skills to support internal and multi-agency working relationships
An enhanced DBS check is required.
Our diversity
We promote inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We welcome applications from all cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. We particularly want to hear from those underrepresented in our workforce. We reflect our local population through our recruitment processes.
We’d love you to join our amazing team!
You can find the job description for this post here.
Closing Date: 31st October 2025
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date; apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held: TBC
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre.
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