Children's Social Worker
North Yorkshire Council
Role
Who You Are
You are an experienced social worker with a strong background in the child welfare system. You possess extensive experience in child protection and have worked in court settings. You are skilled at working in a strength-based manner with children and their families to ensure their safety and well-being. You are familiar with NYC's practice model, which incorporates systemic principles, signs of safety, and family-seeing methodology.
What the Job Involves
This position requires you to engage effectively with the child's network, multi-agency partners, and team colleagues. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and knowledge of child care legislation. The role is office-based, demands registration with Social Work England without annotations or restrictions, and complies with new agency rules requiring you to be at least three years post-qualified. Additionally, a full driver's license and vehicle are essential.
Skills
- Extensive experience in child protection and court work
- Proficiency in strength-based approaches with families
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong knowledge of child care legislation
- Ability to work with multi-agency partners and teams
- Full driver's license and vehicle required