Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care
Location: West Yorkshire
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
We'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
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Interested? Get in touch today to apply or find out more.
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