Social Worker - Permanence Team

The Permanence Team is seeking a Social Worker to support children looked after by the Local Authority with adoption care plans, ensuring they achieve long-term stability. You'll build positive, meaningful relationships with children, families, and carers, keeping each child at the centre of planning and decision-making.

We're looking for someone with experience working with looked after children - whether in a LAC team, safeguarding, court work, or similar areas of children's services. This is a fast-paced role where you'll work closely with the Children in Care Service and partner agencies to deliver the best outcomes for our young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake court work and contribute to permanency planning.
• Use evidence-based interventions with children, families, and carers.
• Manage a varied caseload, responding to duty and prioritising effectively.
• Build strong working relationships and respond appropriately to conflict.
• Work autonomously while seeking guidance where needed.
• Prepare high-quality reports, including CPRs (Child Permanence Reports).

About You

• Qualified Social Worker (degree/diploma) registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with Children in Care and familiarity with adoption processes.
• Motivated, organised, and committed to ongoing professional development.
• This role requires an enhanced DBS and Barred List check.

Benefits

• SWE registration paid.
• £4,000 welcome bonus and up to £8,000 relocation package.
• Retention bonus for established staff.
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing after 5 years.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protection.
• Option to buy up to 25 extra days' leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts with retailers, leisure, travel, and more.
• Flexible and family-friendly working options.
• Supportive management and excellent learning & development.
• Access to subsidised town-centre parking.

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.