Children's Social Worker (Maternity Cover)
North Lincolnshire Council
Scunthorpe, DN15 6NLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£35,570 to £48,738
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
North Lincolnshire Council is seeking a motivated and committed Social Worker to join our Children and Families Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments, care planning and interventions that support positive outcomes. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of children in need, children subject to child protection plans and children in care, working alongside partner agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The role includes undertaking assessments, preparing reports, participating in multi-agency meetings and supporting families through effective relationship-based practice.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Social Worker who:
- Is qualified and registered with Social Work England.
- Has experience of working with children, young people and their families.
- Has knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding practice and child development.
- Can build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
- Has strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills.
- Can manage their workload effectively and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own transport, as travel across North Lincolnshire is required.
- Has the right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS check required.
- Flexible working arrangements available in line with service needs.
- The role involves regular travel throughout North Lincolnshire and work within family homes and community settings.
- For Further Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Kasia Walczynska, Practice Supervisor. Email: Kasia.Walczynska@northlincs.gov.uk
Alternatively, candidates can contact Kasia by telephone, 01724 297842.
Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.
Attachments
- Social Worker Job Description and Employee Specification.pdf
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Provenance
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LG Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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