Social Worker - Families First

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To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.

Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.

Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

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.

This is a really exciting time to join Rutland Children’s Social Care, we share a great vision and want to put social work at the centre, raise our profile in supporting families and really make a difference. We hold children, young people, families and adults at the centre of all we do. At Rutland we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation and we are seeking a Social Worker-Families First who wants to embrace the opportunity to work across all teams within Children’s Social Care gaining invaluable experience.

About you…

To be successful in the role you will need:

• A qualified Social Worker at L2 as a minimum
• Registered with Social Work England
• Evidence of practical application of social work skills in family support
• The issues that affect parenting capacity and the impact of deprivation on child development
• Court work, child-protection work and providing complex care plans to assist children and young people in need

About the role…

Our Children’s Social Care teams support families throughout Rutland, where there are safeguarding concerns and require support. Across our Referral, Assessment and Intervention (Front Door), Protection and Permanence, and Care Leavers teams, Social Workers manage safeguarding concerns and placements, including those across the country. Working independently within small, supportive teams, you will assess and manage risk, undertake child protection and court work and deliver timely, purposeful interventions that lead to sustainable change for children and families.

With manageable caseloads, regular supervision, and accessible management, you will have the time and support needed to deliver high‑quality social work practice.

We offer flexible working, strong learning and development opportunities, including group and 1‑to‑1 supervision, allowing you to reflect, develop your skills, and maintain a healthy work–life balance while making a meaningful difference to children, young people, and families.

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS and Social Work England Registration are paid by us.

Please be advised the postholder will need a driving licence to travel around the county.

The Social Worker, Families First interviews will be held on 28 May 2026. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Becky Headington, Team Manager RAIS on 01572 720914 or at rheadington@rutland.gov.uk

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.