Qualified Social Worker – Children Looked After (CLA)
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Flexible Working | Agency Role via Pertemps
Make a Lasting Impact on Children’s Lives
Are you a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker ready to support children through some of the most important stages of their journey? Join a compassionate and high-performing Children Looked After (CLA) Team in East Riding of Yorkshire, where you’ll help shape the future for children in care — including those preparing for independence through the Leaving Care Pathway.
Your Role Will Include:
* Managing a complex and varied CLA caseload, ensuring children receive the care, stability and planning they deserve.
* Completing CIN reviews and new assessments to determine whether cases require escalation or de-escalation.
* Working on Children in Care assessments including those involving Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
* Maintaining strong multi-agency relationships and clear, timely communication.
* Supporting young people approaching adulthood — ensuring clear transitions into the Leaving Care pathway.
* Upholding statutory duties and delivering person-centred care plans that promote safety, stability and aspiration.
What You’ll Bring:
We’re looking for a confident, compassionate, and motivated practitioner who is:
* Registered with Social Work England
* Experienced in Children Looked After, CIN, CP, and court work
* Skilled in risk assessment, care planning, and multi-agency collaboration
* Passionate about permanence, outcomes, and future planning
* Knowledgeable of child protection legislation and safeguarding frameworks
* Excellent at building relationships with children, families, and professionals
* Flexible, creative, and ready to adapt to change
* 4+ years post-qualified experience preferred
You Will Also:
* Use your professional knowledge to make full assessments of risk and care needs
* Manage your own caseload with support from an experienced management team
* Create and review care plans that reflect diversity and promote empowerment
* Provide guidance and mentoring to unqualified staff and students
* Champion best practices and contribute to service improvement
Why Work with Pertemps?
At Pertemps, we offer more than just a role — we offer full support throughout your agency career:
* Dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide
* Easy online registration
* Referral schemes & bonuses
* Full compliance support
* Weekly, reliable payroll
Ideal for Candidates Based In:
Harrogate, York, Hull, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Wakefield, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Rotherham, Manchester, Burnley, Preston, Stockport, and surrounding areas.
Looking for Something Else?
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work, including:
IRO | MASH | CLA | Leaving Care | Fostering | BIA | Adults | Hospital Discharge | Mental Health | Management Roles
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Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation today.
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