Social Worker - Through Care

Working Hours - 37

Interview Date(s) – To be Confirmed

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, Through care 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

Additional Requirements:
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS and Social Work England registration are covered by Rutland County Council.
Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

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

Informal enquiries:
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Shana Pear, Team Manager – Through Care at [email removed]

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: Jobs and volunteering | Rutland County Council

Our Values:

Our values – Passionate, Ambitious, Work Together, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.