Children's Social Worker

Overview

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 04/02/2026

• Work Experience 4-5 years
• Social / NGO / Health & Care
• City North Cowton
• Province North Yorkshire
• Postal Code DL7

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary: North Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker (Grade I) to join the Children & Young People’s Service on an agency basis. This role is based primarily in Selby, with some expectation of countywide travel. The post is to provide long-term sickness cover and will involve statutory social work with children and families, including court work and care planning.

The role is inside IR35 and requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.

• Manage a caseload of children and families in line with statutory duties and local authority procedures.
• Undertake assessments under the Children Act 1989 and relevant legislation.
• Complete care planning, reviews, and permanency planning for children looked after.
• Prepare high-quality court reports and represent the local authority in family court proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies to safeguard and promote welfare.
• Carry out risk assessments and implement child protection plans where required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant case records.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings, strategy discussions, and reviews.
• Comply with professional standards, policies, and procedures of North Yorkshire Council.

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience in Children’s Services within a local authority setting.
• Strong experience in court work, including statement and report writing.
• Demonstrable experience of care planning and working with children looked after.
• Sound knowledge of child protection legislation, guidance, and statutory frameworks.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident decision-making and risk management skills.
• Ability to work from the office a minimum of three days per week.
• Willingness and ability to travel countywide when required.

• Location:
  
  Selby District Council, Selby (YO8 9FT
  ).
• Minimum office attendance: 3 days per week.