Child Permanence and Family Reunification Social Worker

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Salary: From £38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata + relocation support

Grade: JK

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (37 hours). Flexible working can be discussed.

Other work bases will be considered for the right candidate.

North Yorkshire Council have a national reputation for excellence, and we are looking for Social Workers to join our Care Planning and Support Team. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate.

About the role

Our team works with children and young people who are cared for by the Local Authority, working closely with families, using an established Practice Model to create plans to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. This includes working with children in the care of their parents or members of their network, in Local Authority foster care or sometimes residential care and children and families going through care proceedings. This means we cover all aspects of the court process, a good understanding of this or a willingness to learn is vital.

We have high aspirations for our young people and always strive to work collaboratively with children, young people and their families, working strongly with the belief that each child and young person has a network around them which it is essential to work with.

About the Team

The team is creative in the ways we work with families and no two plans look the same. The Social Workers are supported by new technology which means that more time can be spent with young people and their families. Last year, our children's services rolled out the use of an AI Policy Buddy which enables staff to find information, check sources and generate summaries of new material.

Key features of our AI Policy buddy include:

• Multi-lingual capabilities.

• Ability to provide comprehensive, cross-referenced answers tailored to specific queries.

• Ability to create bespoke guides for staff and the children and families they work with.

The team consists of a Team Manager and Practice Supervisors to support all our Social Workers in the team. The team have a dedicated business support team to enable Social Workers to spend more time with Children, Young People and their families. We have a well-defined supervision policy which includes regular group supervisions, individual supervisions and opportunities to participate in County Wide practice model sessions and engage in appreciative enquiry and conversation cafés about practice with our Principal Social Worker.

About you

We are looking for Social Workers with a passion for social work with children and families, with a 'can do' attitude, who like to think outside of the box and are creative in their planning with children. It doesn't matter whether you are starting out in your social work career, returning to practice or an experienced worker looking for a new challenge either in a different field or new authority. We would love to hear from you

Why Join Us?

• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years' service – plus public holidays.

Pension Scheme:

• for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
• Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
• And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.

Be the change you trained to be.

More information regarding our service, our practice model, what we can offer you and to meet some of our team and meet our leaders together with the details of more opportunities visit:

We welcome individuals looking to relocate, for further information please see our Relocation Policy

Contact Us

For an informal conversation, we would welcome you to contact either Heidi Ransome, Team Manager via email at or Karen Douglas-Weir, Group Manager on

If you are interested in a career in Social Work and would like more information about this, please contact Samantha Clayton (Head of Effective Practice & QA) on We have many opportunities to support people wanting to become Qualified Social Workers.

Key dates:

Closing date: Sunday 23rd November 2025

Interview date: TBC

We look forward to exploring your interest and receiving your application.

Key documents:

Job Description.

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Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.

Child Permanence and Family Reunification Social Worker

Salary: £38,220 - £42,839 per annum, pro rata

Posted: 06/11/2025

Closing date: 23/11/2025

Closing time: 23:59