Social Worker – Children & Families | St Helena Island, South Atlantic
Two-year fixed-term contract | Starting January 2027 | Up to £59,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Children & Families Social Worker looking for an exceptional career opportunity—and a genuinely life-changing adventure?
Leaders in Care is recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Children & Families team within the St Helena Public Service. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful, visible difference within a close-knit island community while developing your practice in a varied and rewarding statutory setting.
The role
You’ll manage a diverse children’s social-care caseload, delivering high-quality, strengths-based support to children, young people and their families. Your work will include:
- Completing timely assessments and care planning
- Undertaking child-in-need and child-protection work
- Preparing reports for court and contributing to reviews
- Working closely with partner agencies through multi-agency meetings
- Supporting children and families to achieve safe, sustainable outcomes
- Bringing sound professional judgement and a child-centred approach to complex cases
This is an opportunity for a practitioner who values relationship-based social work, enjoys autonomy and wants to see the direct impact of their work.
About you
To be considered, you’ll need:
- A recognised UK social-work qualification, such as aBA/MA in Social WorkorDipSW CurrentSocial Work England registration(or equivalent)
- At leasttwo years’ post-ASYE experiencein children’s social care
- Experience managing statutory children and families cases, including safeguarding
- A full UK driving licence The ability to obtain an enhanced disclosure
- You’ll be adaptable, resilient and comfortable working in a smaller service where collaboration, initiative and a practical approach are valued.
What’s on offer
The package is worth up to £59,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience, and includes an international supplement based on family status.
You’ll also receive:
- Relocation support and freight allowance, up to a standard 20-foot container Start- and end-of-contract economy flights
- A mid-contract flight for assignments of 18 months or longer
- Pension contribution 30 days’ annual leave plus 10 public holidays
- Medical and dental treatment through the local public-health scheme
- Schooling provision for dependent children aged 3–16
Why St Helena?
St Helena is one of the world’s most distinctive and remote islands - a safe, welcoming community with dramatic landscapes, a relaxed pace of life and the chance to build an unforgettable overseas experience. For the right Social Worker, this role offers professional purpose alongside a truly different lifestyle.
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Social Worker - Children & Families in Brighton employer: Leaders In Care Ltd
Leaders In Care Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being. With opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment, you will enjoy the autonomy to manage your own caseload while benefiting from generous loyalty bonuses and referral incentives, making this role in South Wales both meaningful and rewarding.
