Are you an ambitious Social Worker who wants to join a forward thinking, innovative Council? We are looking for a L2/L3 experienced Social Worker to work in our Through Care Team.
Our latest Ofsted report recognizes that we are a ‘good’ provider (April 2024) and highlights:
‘Rutland has some exceptionally skilled practitioners, who are kind and compassionate. These practitioners, who have manageable workloads, spend time with children and families, and they build positive relationships with them. This is having a positive outcome for many children and their families’
‘Most practitioners in Rutland are positive about the benefits of working in a small county. They feel very well supported by their managers, and they appreciate the learning and development opportunities afforded to them
Our Rutland Social Workers make a real difference, at Rutland, we’re committed and responsive in a way that many other authorities can only dream of.
About you…
· A degree in Social Work and Social Work England registration
Knowledge of Child-care legislation
Skilled in the management of risk and assessment of children’s needs
Great communication skills, able to explain complicated information simply
Knowledge of the issues that affect parenting capacity and the impact of deprivation on child development
Experience of Signs of Safety methodology
About the role…
· To work as part of the team delivering services to Children in care, assessing their needs and developing specialized individual care plans that address their wellbeing, development and promote the achievement of the best possible outcomes for them.
Advocate for the children and young people in care, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are protected in meetings and other settings.
Working together with foster carers, families, other professional agencies to provide a consistent and effective support for children and young people in care.
The successful applicants for these posts 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 note: the successful candidates will have a full driving licence to enable them to travel across the county.
The Social Worker – Through Care interviews will be held during w.c. 01 December 2025. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice. We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. We reserve the right to close the vacancy when we find the right candidates.
We welcome you to come along and meet us for a pre-application discussion and look forward to seeing you.
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 empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be, to achieve the best outcomes for the children and families we work with. If you are passionate about social work, Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, engaged leadership team who welcome your ideas, dedicated time for CPD activity, opportunities to develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting your wellbeing.
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.
Find out more:
If you have any queries about this role, please contact Tarie Taruvinga, Team Manager on 01572 758135 or at ttaruvinga@rutland.gov.uk
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
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.
