Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker – Children in Care Teams
Location: Yorkshire
Day rate: £262.50 inside IR35 Via Umbrella
Duration: 6 months +
Contract: Full-time, 5 days per week (flexible working onsite/remote)

Baltimore Consulting is working with a Local Authority based in Yorkshire that will allow you to be part of something genuinely transformative. You’ll join passionate, committed colleagues who are delivering meaningful change for children and families across a district as rich in diversity as it is in landscape. Here, your contribution really matters — you will be directly involved in improving lives, strengthening families, and helping shape the service that the Children and Families deserve.

About the Role

We are seeking talented, child‑centred Social Workers to join the expanding Children in Care Service, now restructured to span ages 0–18 across 10 new teams. This change provides greater continuity, stronger relationships, and better long‑term outcomes for children and young people.

This is a vibrant, culturally rich city with a strong sense of community. You’ll be part of a supportive professional network working together to create positive, lasting change. With a permanent and stable senior leadership team, you’ll benefit from consistency, clear values, and a strong organisational vision that prioritises relational and restorative practice.
The latest Ofsted visit recognised the progress that’s being made, and improvements are exceeding expectations and ahead of schedule. There has never been a better time to join. This experience could truly be career-defining and transformative.  
 
What You’ll Be Doing

As a Social Worker in our Children in Care Service, you will:

• Collaborate with multi‑agency partners to understand what children and families need to create meaningful and lasting change.
• Champion the voices of children in care, ensuring they are at the heart of all planning and decision‑making.
• Undertake thorough, strengths‑based assessments, working alongside families to co‑develop plans that reflect their needs and aspirations.
• Create, implement, and review individualised care plans, adapting these as children’s circumstances evolve.
• Provide emotional and practical support, helping children and young people build resilience and navigate challenges.
• Work towards permanency and outstanding outcomes through high‑quality, relationship‑based practice.

The approach is rooted firmly in restorative and relational practice, built on trust, respect, and collaboration.
 
Experience required:

• Hold a DIPSW, BA Social Work, or equivalent qualification, and be registered with Social Work England.
• Have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (reasonable adjustments for disabilities will be considered).
• Bring experience in delivering high‑quality outcomes for children, with a solid understanding of statutory responsibilities.
• Be confident in relationship‑building with children, families, and professionals at all levels.
• Demonstrate excellent written and analytical skills, with the ability to produce high‑quality assessments and reports.
• Have experience managing a varied caseload, with strong skills in problem‑solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and practice with empathy and integrity
• Benefit from an organisational culture grounded in values, vision, and meaningful relationships.

 
If interested, please contact David Midgley or me on 0117 313 7110. We have interview slots available from 27th February onwards.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please get in touch if you know someone suitable.)
 
Our clients are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the application and interview process.

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