Role: Qualified Social Worker - Children in Our Care
Employer: North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC)
Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour
Location: Grimsby Town Centre (Hybrid: Average 3 days per week on-site)
Join the Fastest Improving Children's Services Team in the Country
Are you an experienced Social Worker committed to building meaningful, long-term relationships with care-experienced children? North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking a passionate practitioner to join our Children in Our Care team.
NELC Children's Services has recently been recognized as the fastest-improving team in the UK. Having secured a fully permanent senior management team-all the way up to the Director of Children's Services (DCS)-we offer exceptional leadership, clear direction, and high-quality support to help you deliver your best work.
Why Join North East Lincolnshire Council?
- Competitive Pay: £35.00 per hour.
- Stable Leadership: Work alongside a permanent, highly skilled management team.
- Robust Support: Receive high-quality, regular supervision (both personal and case-focused) plus local authority training and development.
- Modern Workspace: Based in Grimsby Town Centre with low-cost parking, great access to local amenities, and affordable local accommodation options if relocating.
- Relationship-Based Culture: Practice in an environment that prioritizes face-to-face connection, psychological commitment, and collaborative teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
- Support children and young people whose care plan is long-term, guiding them through to independence.
- Carry out regular visits to children in their homes, building positive relationships while ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
- Help children achieve permanence in a timely manner, maintain family relationships, and understand their life story.
- Prepare clear, high-quality reports for care planning and decision-making, ensuring all work meets statutory guidelines and strict deadlines.
- Drive care plans forward in close collaboration with your Line Manager, Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs), Virtual Schools, LAC Health, and Family Support Workers.
Requirements & Key Criteria
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience, including direct experience working with children in long-term care.
- Professional Registration: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- On-Site Commitment: Ability to work on-site at the Grimsby office an average of 3 days per week (non-negotiable, with flexibility in how days are arranged).
- Core Values: A genuine commitment to relationship-based practice and a dedication to providing stability for our young people.
Ready to Help Us Continue Our Journey?
If you are ready to make a real difference to children in long-term care while advancing your career within an improving council, apply today!
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