The job itself

Are you a qualified Social Worker looking for a role with a good work life balance and real progression opportunity? Social Worker careers in East Riding of Yorkshire Council Childrens Social Care could be exactly what you're looking for.

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to be based within the Bridlington Strengthening and Supporting Families Team.  

Bridlington is a coastal gem in East Yorkshire, offering a unique mix of rural beauty, seaside living, and community warmth. Our service area stretches from the York border across the northern part of the county, covering diverse rural and isolated communities. This makes every day varied and rewarding, with opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.

We are a well-established team with three managers, and a great deal of experience and knowledge, along with colleagues at the beginning of their social work career pathway, eager to learn and develop good practice.

What We are Looking For:

• Good decision-making skills and a clear understanding of the statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to social work with children and families.
• Experienced in statutory childcare work, including interventions with children, young people and their families under Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, Family Law Legal Proceedings such as Public Law Care Proceedings, Private Law Proceedings and Adoption.
• A strong ability to build effective working relationships with children, parents, carers, and others within a childs network, grounded in empathy and compassion.
• A confident communicator, able to build rapport and deliver clear information.
• A commitment to ensuring timely and appropriate support for children and families.
• Excellent partnership working, supporting colleagues as part of a team, and the ability to use your initiative.
• Experience working across organisational boundaries to improve outcomes.
• The ability to work with competing demands and meet deadlines.

Our Practice Model - Stronger Together

''You can, I can, We can''

Our bespoke practice model, Stronger Together, is rooted in our values and commitment to building strong, collaborative relationships with children, families, and communities. While we continue to use Signs of Safety as our core framework, our approach is strengths based, solution focused, and relational.

This model ensures consistency across teams, creating a shared language and understanding of how we work together to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.