Job Description
Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care?? Location: West Yorkshire?? Pay Rate: £35 per hourWe're looking for experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join a dedicated Children in Care Team in West Yorkshire. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and progressive local authority, with a strong culture of reflective practice, collaboration, and child-focused care. You’ll work within a busy but well-supported team, alongside experienced managers and social workers, with regular supervision and group reflective sessions to support your development.About the Role:As a Social Worker in the Children in Care team, you will:
* Support children and young people in care to achieve stability, safety, and long-term positive outcomes.
* Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and carers to ensure effective planning and support.
* Assess risk, identify needs, and develop and review care plans that put the child at the centre.
* Work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated interventions.
* Make sound, evidence-based decisions that protect and promote the wellbeing of children.
* Ensure statutory duties are met in line with the Children Act and other key legislation.
What We’re Looking For:
* Qualified Social Worker with a degree (or equivalent) in Social Work
* Registered with Social Work England
* Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience, ideally with Children in Care or similar settings
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and care planning
* Experience in court work, Child Protection, and Children in Need
* Skilled in direct work with children and families
* Excellent communication, analysis, and decision-making skills
* Creative, flexible, and committed to continuous improvement
* Confident working within multi-disciplinary teams
In This Role, You Will:
* Manage a varied and balanced caseload
* Undertake Child & Family Assessments and contribute to robust care planning
* Use professional judgment to determine appropriate interventions
* Promote independence, resilience, and positive outcomes for children
* Uphold values of dignity, respect, and inclusion in every interaction
Why Join Pertemps?This is an agency role through Pertemps, and we offer:
* A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
* Quick and easy registration (all online)
* Referral schemes and incentives
* Full compliance support
* Reliable weekly payroll
* Access to both temporary and permanent social work roles
Commutable From: Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, Wakefield, Huddersfield, York, Halifax, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Burnley, Preston, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Oldham, Bury, Bolton, and more across West and South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.Looking for a different role?We also recruit across:
* Children’s Services: IRO, MASH, Child Protection, Youth Justice, Looked After Children, Localities
* Adult Services: Mental Health, Best Interest Assessor, Hospital Discharge, Safeguarding
* Leadership roles: Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, Service Manager, Head of Service
?? Not looking right now?Refer a friend or colleague and receive a generous referral bonus if they’re successful!?? Interested? Get in touch today to apply or find out more.