Social Worker
Job Description
Job Title: Children’s Social Worker
Salary Range: PO1 – £37,035 to £39,513
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Various (Full-time, Part-time, Job Share options available)
Service Area: Children’s Social Work
Location: Leeds City Council
Make a Real Impact – Join Our Children’s Social Work Team
Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive? At Leeds City Council, we’re looking for dedicated social workers to join our team, where building strong, trusting relationships is at the core of our practice. Working restoratively is central to our approach—because meaningful, lasting change starts with people, not processes.
Our outstanding reputation, confirmed by Ofsted, reflects our deep commitment to making Leeds a safe, supportive, and opportunity-rich city for all children. We believe every child deserves the chance to flourish—no matter their background.
We are currently welcoming applications from social workers with a minimum of one year’s post-qualification experience. Whether you’re seeking full-time, part-time, or job-share arrangements, we’re flexible in supporting your career and personal life—provided service needs are met.
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Why Work With Us?
We’re committed to your growth and development. From a strong internal leadership team to a full range of training and support programs, we’ll help you move forward in your career. Our city-wide opportunities include:
- Locality teams
- Looked-after children services
- Specialist teams like Front Door, Restorative Early Support, and Child Health & Disability
We match successful applicants with teams based on your experience, interests, and the needs of the service.
What You’ll Bring
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have:
- A recognised qualification in Social Work (Degree, CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent)
- Registration with Social Work England
- Completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
- A minimum of one year’s experience working in a statutory setting
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, policies, and current legislation
- The ability to assess needs, develop care plans, and evaluate outcomes
- Excellent communication skills to work collaboratively across multi-agency teams
- A restorative and inclusive approach that values children and families’ voices
- Willingness to work toward Practice Educator Level 1
What You’ll Do
As part of our supportive and tight-knit children’s services team, you will:
- Manage a caseload appropriate to your level of experience
- Deliver child-focused support through restorative practices and family decision-making, including Family Group Conferencing
- Maintain strong links with local partners including health services and voluntary organisations
- Engage in reflective supervision and continuous professional development
- Mentor newly qualified social workers and students as you work toward becoming a Practice Educator
Benefits We Offer
We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave plus statutory holidays
- West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership with employer contributions
- Flexible and hybrid working options (subject to service needs)
- Clear career development pathways and CPD support
- Essential car user allowance and car loan scheme
- Discounts, offers, and Blue Light Card eligibility
- A variety of wellbeing programs and staff perks
Ready to Apply?
Apply online by uploading your CV and a personal statement (maximum 500 words). Before submitting, ensure all sections are completed accurately. For support or an informal conversation, contact our recruitment team at 0113 378 5165.
Additional Information
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the children’s barred list will be required.
- We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
- Leeds City Council is an equal opportunity employer—we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Recognised as a Stonewall Top Employer and Disability Confident Leader, we’re also an Age-friendly and Mindful Employer.
Right to Work in the UK
This role is UK-based. Applicants must demonstrate the legal right to work in the UK prior to employment—either as a UK or Irish citizen, via the EU Settlement Scheme, or with an appropriate work visa.
If you’re seeking sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please ensure you meet eligibility criteria (including salary thresholds—typically £38,700 or more annually). For more information, visit the official UK Government visa guidance.
Let’s build a better future—together.
Apply now at: Leeds City Council Careers
Or get in touch: 0113 378 5165
