Senior Social Worker – Children Services – Pledge (ID 04269) - Social Care Qualified

Senior Social Worker – Children Services – Pledge (ID 04269) - Social Care Qualified — Denbighshire County Council Location: Churton Road, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3ND, United Kingdom, Wales Rates: Rate on application Contract: 27 weeks · 37 hours per week · 1 vacancies Job description: Review job description Job description The Children Looked After Service is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to the position of Social Worker with the 16+ Service. The successful applicant will work alongside the Practice Leader leading and supervising a team of experienced qualified social workers and personal advisors in delivering a high quality service to young people aged 16+ with care experience. The successful applicant will have a sound understanding of the challenges faced by young people and a commitment to supporting them to achieve their aspirations as they transition to adulthood and independence. A Professional qualification in Social Work and Care Council for Wales registration is essential along with experience of line management and supervision, with a commitment to continuing professional development. Essential requirements: Required documents at candidate submission Must have: - The worker must be eligible to work in the UK - Confidentiality Agreement - 3 Years References/Work History - Social Care Wales Registration - Enhanced DBS - Children's Barred List Target interview date 23 Oct 2026: Online Interview instructions N/A Apply through Recruit & Reward with an up-to-date CV. Your application is submitted in accordance with the advertised New Starter Reward key terms, conditions and agreement.

We’re looking for an experienced children’s social worker or senior practitioner with a background in looked-after children or children-in-care services. The work is likely to involve statutory visits, care planning, risk assessment and coordinating stable placements and permanence plans with families, carers and partner agencies. Candidates should already understand the legal and practice framework for children in care and be comfortable managing complex long-term casework.

Apply through Recruit & Reward with an up-to-date CV. Your application is submitted in accordance with the advertised New Starter Reward key terms, conditions and agreement.