At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and young people in care, helping them achieve stability and independence.
- Company: Rutland County Council, dedicated to empowering youth and promoting their wellbeing.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, generous leave, excellent pension, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with a focus on team collaboration and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Rutland - Oakham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week. Flexible and agile working.
DBS Check:
Closing Date: 27/08/2026 at 23:59
Reference: CAF/0826/31382
Our vision is for all children and young people in Rutland to be happy, safe and successful. They will be supported and empowered to be the best they can be. Rutland County Council is looking for a committed and motivated Social Worker to join our Through Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children looked after and care leavers, supporting them to achieve stability, independence and positive outcomes as they progress through childhood and into adulthood.
As a Through Care Social Worker, you will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with children and young people, ensuring their voices are heard and that they receive the support they need to thrive. You will work alongside foster carers, families, Personal Advisors, education providers, health professionals and partner agencies to deliver high quality care planning and pathway planning that keeps children and young people at the centre of everything we do.
About the Role:
As the Social Worker, your duties include:
- Hold a responsibility for children and young people in the care of the Local Authority
- Undertake assessments, statutory visits and direct work
- Develop and review Care Plans and Pathway Plans that promote permanence, stability and independence
- Support young people to prepare for adulthood, including accommodation, education, employment, training and financial wellbeing
- Attend Children Looked After Reviews, planning meetings and other multi-agency forums
- Ensure children's wishes and feelings inform all planning and decision-making
- Actively champion the role of the Local Authority as a Corporate Parent
- Maintain high-quality recording and report writing in line with statutory requirements
About you:
To be successful, we are seeking a qualified Social Worker who:
- Holds a recognised Social Work qualification
- Registered with Social Work England
- Has knowledge of legislation, guidance and best practice relating to children looked after and care leavers
- Demonstrates strong assessment, planning and relationship-based practice skills
- Is child-centred, solution focused and committed to achieving excellent outcomes
- Works effectively within a multi-agency environment
- Has excellent communication, recording and report-writing skills
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS and Social Work England Registration are paid by us. Please be advised the postholder will need a full driving licence to travel around the county.
The Social Worker, Through Care interviews will be held face to face during the week commencing 07 September 2026.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service. We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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