Social Worker Family Hub

Job title: Social Worker Family Hub

Salary: PO1 - PO3 £37,035 - £44,711

Hours: 1 x Permanent 18.5 hours

1 x Temporary 37 hours

Exciting Opportunity: Social Worker Grade PO1 - PO3 in Leeds Early Help Service

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you thrive in a dynamic, community-focused environment? Leeds Early Help Service is looking for driven and motivated Social Workers like you!

About the Role:

As a Social Worker based in one of our 7 Community Hubs, you will play a crucial role in working alongside children and their families, helping them to identify and achieve their goals. You will build strong, trusting relationships with families and communities, and work collaboratively with a network of multi-agency professionals.

Your work will be informed by the Leeds Practice Model, restorative approaches and strength-based practices. Your ability to embed these practices into your daily work will be key to your success.

We have a variety of posts available:

1 temporary Social Work post covering maternity leave until June 2025, this is full time at 37 hours per week and will be based at Horsforth Community Hub in the West of the city.

1 permanent part time post Family Hub East Team based at Deacon House.

• Secondments will be considered for existing Leeds City Council Employees *

What We're Looking For:

• Passionate Practitioners: With a deep commitment to supporting children and families, and a genuine desire to help them thrive.
• Community Connectors: Skilled in developing strong links and relationships within communities and third sector partners.
• Team Players: With proven experience in multi-agency working, able to collaborate effectively to provide holistic support.
• Restorative Experts: With a strong understanding of restorative practice where this approach is fully embedded.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new service in Leeds, where your work will have a direct and lasting impact. You'll be part of a supportive, innovative team that values professional growth and the well-being of the communities we serve.

Apply Today!

If you're ready to take the next step in your social work career and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of Leeds Early Help Service and support families to build brighter futures. Please complete the online application form.

If you would like to have a discussion about the role or further information, please contact Elliott Stubbs on 0113 3782919 Elliott.Stubbs@Leeds.gov.uk

We encourage you to apply early as your application may be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate(s).

Please note, we are unable to sponsor international applicants at this time.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is recognised in Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2024. We are also an Age-friendly Employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader .

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.