Hours: 37 per week
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire
Salary: £42,839 up to £47,181 per annum
Grade: L
Contract Type: Permanent
Welcome from the Corporate Director of Children and Young People.
About the Role
North Yorkshire Council invites applications for a Specialist Social Worker to join a small, committed team focused on child sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, missing children and contextual safeguarding. The role supports children and families through innovative approaches to complex casework.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a small committed team focused on child sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, missing children and contextual safeguarding.
* Provide oversight and support to Children and Families staff and wider partners to consider innovative approaches to complex casework.
* Develop relationships and work alongside multi‑agency partners to ensure the right outcomes for children.
* Attend varied and bespoke training and share learning within the wider workforce.
Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant social work qualifications.
* Experience working in child safeguarding, exploitation, missing child or contextual safeguarding.
* Knowledge of solution‑focused, strength‑based relationship practice models, including Signs of Safety, systemic theory and the Family Finding approach.
Key Dates
Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026
Interview dates to be announced on: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/cswl-jobs
Key Documents
Job Description
Total Rewards Brochure
Legal and Safeguarding
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in Regulated Activity to apply for roles that require unsupervised work with adults or children at risk.
We are committed to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.
North Yorkshire Council’s purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Contact
For further information regarding the role, contact Heidi Ransome at Heidi.Ransome@northyorks.gov.uk
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