Rutland Children’s Social Care is seeking a Social Worker‑Families First to support families across Rutland. This role places social work at the centre of our mission to keep children, young people and families safe, supported and empowered.
About you
* A qualified Social Worker at level 2 or higher
* Registered with Social Work England
* Evidence of practical application of social work skills in family support
* Knowledge of the issues affecting parenting capacity and the impact of deprivation on child development
* Experience with court work, child‑protection work and the provision of complex care plans
Key responsibilities
* Work independently within small, supportive teams to assess and manage safeguarding concerns and placement decisions across the county.
* Conduct child protection and court work, delivering timely, purposeful interventions that lead to sustainable change for children and families.
* Maintain a manageable caseload, receive regular supervision, and work with accessible management to provide high‑quality social work practice.
Qualifications & requirements
* Eligibility for an enhanced DBS check
* Driving licence (to travel within the county)
* Up‑to‑date membership and registration fees with Social Work England and the Disclosure and Barring Service will be covered by the employer.
Benefits
* Flexible working and strong learning and development opportunities including group and one‑to‑one supervision.
* Hybrid working practice – a combination of office and home working.
* Competitive salary, local government pension, generous annual leave and support for health and wellbeing.
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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