Reference: REQ7305

Description: Full Time | 37 Hours Per Week | Permanent Make a lasting difference in Leicester You must be living and practicing in the UK presently to apply for this role. Leicester is one of the UK's most diverse and vibrant cities, and with that comes the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and families. We're looking for passionate and committed Social Workers to join our Children in Need Team. This is your chance to be part of a service that focuses on meaningful relationship-based practice, manageable change, and achieving the best possible outcomes for children. At Leicester, we believe children and families deserve support that creates lasting change, not long-term dependency. That's why we've invested in developing strong practice frameworks, robust support systems, and a culture where social workers can focus on what matters most. About the role As a Social Worker in our Children in Need Team, you'll work with children and families subject to: - Child in Need plans - Child Protection plans - Public Law Outline (PLO) processes - Care proceedings You'll undertake assessments, build strong relationships with children and families, coordinate multi-agency support, and lead plans that help children remain safe, thrive, and achieve positive outcomes. Using the Signs of Safety approach, you'll complete purposeful direct work, chair and attend professional meetings, make informed decisions, and ensure children's voices remain at the heart of everything you do. To be successful in this role, you'll: - Have 2 – 3 years qualified experience for a Level 2 or Level 3 role - Be a qualified Social Worker holding a CQSW, DipSW, Social Work Degree or equivalent recognised qualification - Be registered with Social Work England - Be Passionate about promoting positive outcomes for children and families - Be skilled in assessment, planning and relationship-based practice We may be able to offer sponsorship for candidates already living and practicing social work in the UK. Why join Leicester We know great social work happens when practitioners feel valued, supported and empowered. You'll benefit from Outstanding learning and development - Extensive training opportunities throughout your career - Support with career progression and professional development - Opportunities to specialise and progress into advanced practice and management roles A supportive team culture - Regular reflective supervision - Experienced managers who are available when you need them - A collaborative environment where wellbeing matters Flexible and hybrid working - Hybrid working model with office-based working at Halford House approximately two days per week - Flexible working arrangements available - Option for full-time employees to work a 9-day fortnight Wellbeing support - A commitment to supporting staff wellbeing - A focus on maintaining manageable caseloads wherever possible - Access to a wide range of employee support services Working hours This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week. Typical working hours are: - Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 5:00pm - Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm How to apply Applying couldn't be easier. Simply click Apply Now, complete your basic details and upload your CV. If you'd like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Heather Brookfield, Resourcing Consultant, at heather.brookfield@leicester.gov.uk. Join us and help children and families achieve lasting change.

Region: Central

Location: Hybrid working - Home and Leicester City Offices

Salary: *GBP*44,253 - *GBP*47,665 Per Year

Package: Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): *GBP*64,694

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time,

Full Time | 37 Hours Per Week | Permanent

Make a lasting difference in Leicester

You must be living and practicing in the UK presently to apply for this role.

Leicester is one of the UK's most diverse and vibrant cities, and with that comes the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and families.

We're looking for passionate and committed Social Workers to join our Children in Need Team. This is your chance to be part of a service that focuses on meaningful relationship-based practice, manageable change, and achieving the best possible outcomes for children.

At Leicester, we believe children and families deserve support that creates lasting change, not long-term dependency. That's why we've invested in developing strong practice frameworks, robust support systems, and a culture where social workers can focus on what matters most.

About The Role

As a Social Worker in our Children in Need Team, you'll work with children and families subject to:

Child in Need plans
Child Protection plans
Public Law Outline (PLO) processes
Care proceedings

You'll undertake assessments, build strong relationships with children and families, coordinate multi-agency support, and lead plans that help children remain safe, thrive, and achieve positive outcomes.

Using the Signs of Safety approach, you'll complete purposeful direct work, chair and attend professional meetings, make informed decisions, and ensure children's voices remain at the heart of everything you do.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll

Have 2 – 3 years qualified experience for a Level 2 or Level 3 role
Be a qualified Social Worker holding a CQSW, DipSW, Social Work Degree or equivalent recognised qualification
Be registered with Social Work England
Be Passionate about promoting positive outcomes for children and families
Be skilled in assessment, planning and relationship-based practice

We may be able to offer sponsorship for candidates already living and practicing social work in the UK.

Why join Leicester

We know great social work happens when practitioners feel valued, supported and empowered.

You'll benefit from

Outstanding learning and development

Extensive training opportunities throughout your career
Support with career progression and professional development
Opportunities to specialise and progress into advanced practice and management roles

A supportive team culture

Regular reflective supervision
Experienced managers who are available when you need them
A collaborative environment where wellbeing matters

Flexible and hybrid working

Hybrid working model with office-based working at Halford House approximately two days per week
Flexible working arrangements available
Option for full-time employees to work a 9-day fortnight

Wellbeing support

A commitment to supporting staff wellbeing
A focus on maintaining manageable caseloads wherever possible
Access to a wide range of employee support services

Working hours

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week.

Typical Working Hours Are

Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm

How To Apply

Applying couldn't be easier. Simply click Apply Now, complete your basic details and upload your CV.

If you'd like an informal conversation about the role, please contact Heather Brookfield, Resourcing Consultant, at heather.brookfield@leicester.gov.uk.

Join us and help children and families achieve lasting change.

Leicester City Council

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