Social Worker - Standard Children

Location: Derbyshire

Social Worker - Children (Standard)

Location:

Derbyshire County Council
Team:
Children in Care Team

Hours:

Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 17:00
Pay: £23.66 - £35.00 per hour

Contract:

Agency

Start Date:

Immediate

Why This Role Could Be Perfect for You

This is an excellent opportunity to join Derbyshire County Council, a well-established local authority committed to delivering high-quality services for children and adolescents in care.

Working within the Children in Care Team, you will play a key role in supporting children and adolescents who are unable to live with their families, ensuring their long-term care plans promote stability, safety, and positive outcomes.

Guidant Global, a trusted specialist in social work recruitment, works closely with local authorities to connect experienced professionals with roles where they can make a genuine difference. This opportunity offers a strong balance of professional challenge and meaningful impact-where your skills directly contribute to improving lives, not just meeting statutory requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Social Worker within the Children in Care Team, your responsibilities will include:

Holding a caseload of children and adolescents with long-term care plans

Managing statutory responsibilities for Children in Care

Completing Child & Family Assessments and care planning

Contributing to and attending Looked After Children reviews

Working closely with foster carers, residential placements, and partner agencies

Supporting children and adolescents to achieve permanence and emotional stability

Undertaking direct work with children and adolescents to promote their voice, lived experience, and outcomes

Preparing reports and attending meetings and court proceedings when required

Ensuring all work is completed in line with statutory guidance, legislation, and timescales

This role requires confident case holding, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work autonomously while remaining part of a supportive team.

What We're Looking For

Qualified Social Worker with Children in Care experience

Current Social Work England registration

Experience managing cases involving long-term care planning

Strong assessment, care planning, and report-writing skills

Ability to travel across Derbyshire as required

Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and adolescents

Why You'll Love Working Here

Supportive Management:
Regular supervision and guidance from experienced team managers

Professional Development:
Opportunities to build and strengthen your experience within a reputable local authority

Meaningful Impact:
Make a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents in care

Work-Life Balance:
Monday to Friday working hours, 09:00-17:00

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a dedicated Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a Children in Care team, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact while being fully supported in your practice.

Apply via the post below, or share this opportunity with colleagues who may also be seeking their next role.

Your experience matters. Your work changes lives-every single day.

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