Qualified Social Worker – Permanence
Location: West Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker ready to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives? We’re seeking six Senior Social Workers to join a dedicated Permanence Team within a forward-thinking Children & Families service in West Yorkshire. This unique role offers the opportunity to focus exclusively on progressing permanence plans through high-quality assessments and court work—free from case management pressures. You’ll work within a supportive, reflective culture, alongside skilled managers, with access to regular one-to-one and group supervision to foster your professional growth.
About the Role:
As part of the Permanence Team, your work will be pivotal in securing stable, lasting outcomes for children. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Conducting targeted work such as parenting assessments, Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments and support plans, family time assessments, and preparing court documentation.
2. Managing a focused caseload of up to five families at a time, delivering high-quality assessments and reports within strict 6-week deadlines.
3. Collaborating closely with legal teams, business support, and the wider Children in Care service to ensure timely and effective progression to court.
4. Supporting the reduction of delays and promoting positive outcomes through the discharge of Care Orders by way of Special Guardianship or reunification where appropriate.
Your role will directly impact the lives of vulnerable children by helping to secure permanent, safe placements where they can truly flourish.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will be a confident, skilled social worker who:
5. Is a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
6. Has a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally with children in care and permanence work
7. Demonstrates strong expertise in assessments, court work, and care planning
8. Possesses a thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004
9. Is an effective communicator with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, and multi-agency partners
10. Thrives in a collaborative environment, balancing creativity with professional rigor to achieve the best outcomes for children
11. Is committed to continuous professional development and improving practice
In this role, you will:
12. Deliver comprehensive assessments and contribute to high-quality care planning
13. Manage a manageable, focused caseload, balancing quality with timeliness
14. Work closely with families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure permanence plans progress smoothly
15. Uphold principles of dignity, respect, and inclusion in every interaction
16. Drive continuous improvement within the team and wider service
Why Join Pertemps Social Care?
As an agency social worker with Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:
17. A dedicated consultant with access to a wide range of social work roles across the UK
18. An efficient, fully online registration process
19. Competitive referral bonuses and incentives
20. Full compliance management support
21. Reliable, weekly payroll
22. Opportunities for both temporary and permanent roles
Commutable From: Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, York, Huddersfield, Halifax, Manchester, Sheffield, Rochdale, Doncaster, Rotherham, Preston, Burnley, Blackpool, Warrington, Stockport, and surrounding areas across West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and Greater Manchester.
Looking for a different role?
We also recruit across:
23. Children’s Services: IRO, MASH, Youth Justice, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children
24. Adult Services: Mental Health, Best Interest Assessor (BIA), Safeguarding, Hospital Discharge
25. Leadership: Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, Service Manager, Head of Service
Ready to make a lasting difference? Contact us today to apply or learn more about this exciting Permanence Social Worker role.