Job Description

NonStop Care is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children in Care Social Worker to join a committed and fleixble team in a local authority just outside London
As an integral part of the Children in Care team, youll support children and young people from the point of care entry through to permanency or preparation for independence. Youll be a key advocate in ensuring their voices are heard, their needs met, and their futures brightened.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a confident practitioner who is emotionally intelligent, resilient, and passionate about delivering high-quality, relationship-based practice.
Your Key Responsibilities
Manage a diverse caseload of looked-after children
Develop, implement, and review care plans in line with statutory requirements
Undertake regular visits and direct work to promote childrens welfare
Work collaboratively with carers, families, education, health and other professionals
Support permanence planning, including adoption, SGO, and long-term fostering
Prepare comprehensive reports and attend reviews, court hearings, and statutory meetings
What this role Offers You
Salary Up to 345,829 + 35,500 market premia + annual retention payment
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
Manageable caseloads with strong team and management support
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
Relocation package (where applicable)
Ongoing training, development, and clear career pathways
Access to professional supervision, reflective practice, and well-being initiatives
What Were Looking For
Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
SWE (Social Work England) registration
Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in childrens services * Fully Drivers license with access to a vehicle
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989
A commitment to trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
Ready to make a difference?
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, we want to hear from you. Telephone interviews will take place as and when strong candidates become available.
If youre interested, please submit your CV to . Be sure to do so quickly as open places are filling up fast and there is a limited number of vacancies.
Our dedicated and supportive teams put children at the centre of everything they do. We have a range of roles available meaning there is always the opportunity to progress and take on a new challenge.
If this isnt a role is not quite right for you but you would like to have a conversation about the other roles that are available, please contact,02079402100 and ask to speak to Bradley, as we specialise in Health & Social Care recruitment across the UK.
We are NonStop, a leading provider of staffing solutions throughout Europe and now also in the US. Were passionate about connecting talent with opportunity and work non-stop to support our clients in hiring the best talent for their teams. Feel free to pop over to our website, NonStop Consulting, for more information, to browse all our roles, or to let us know how we can help you.