Job Title: Children Social Worker
Agency: Leicester City Council, Leicester
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: £39152 – £44711 / year

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Job Description

Explore Social Worker Visa Sponsorship UK 2026 opportunities with Leicester City Council. Join the Child in Need Team, support children and families, benefit from flexible hybrid working, professional development, relocation assistance, and potential visa sponsorship for eligible candidates. Apply today for a rewarding social work career in the UK.

Social Worker Visa Sponsorship UK 2026: Exceptional Children Social Worker Opportunity at Leicester City Council

Leicester is a lively and diverse place and of course there are many people who need our support for a whole range of reasons. It’s difficult, but we know we can assist. That’s because we have refined our practice and our processes over many years. We use evidence to get the best relationships to make the biggest difference.

We decide what we will do, how we will do it, and above all, do it well, with time for the change to be understood, and take actual effect and we leverage that stability to establish deeper relationships and understand the people and families we serve. Putting it all together, we can provide lasting support, not long-term dependence.

About the Role

Join our Child in Need team to advance plans for children who are subject to Child Protection plans and Child in Need plans as well as manage care proceedings cases.

You will work with families, undertake meetings with experts and make suitable recommendations and undertake direct work with children and families.

You will be able to support good social work practice using Signs of Safety as an intervention approach.

What We Will Provide You in Return

• Training opportunities for the length of your career.
• We have a tremendous offer from our award winning learning and development team to help you grow your career and feed your interests.
• But more importantly we can provide you the time and encouragement to get the best out of what you can learn.
• That’s part of what helps our social workers grow in their profession.
• It’s also in part because we are committed to growing our own as far as possible.

Supportive Working Environment

The chance to always have someone to talk to.

To get expert help and advice.

Or just to be a pleasant listener.

This is part of our responsibility of care to you.

We’ll also offer as much flexible and hybrid working as we can, looking after your welfare and – where we can – keeping your caseloads manageable.

The opportunity to execute the work properly and provide you the support you need.

We want to keep getting better and we want you to be part of it.

We’ll offer you the confidence to better yourself, and to stay.

Working Pattern

• You will be working in a hybrid model, typically 8.30-5 Monday-Thursday and 8.30-4.30 on a Friday, based in Halford House 2 days a week, with full time hours.
• We are flexible with our hours having a flexible working program with part time and fixed term alternatives.
• We will work around you!
• This offers the option to work a 9-day working fortnight as a full-time employee.

Qualifications and Requirements

• You will be a Qualified Social Worker with a CQSW, DipSW, Degree in Social Work or comparable recognised Social Work qualification.
• You must be on the registry of either Social Work England or the Health Care Professions Council.
• If you are in the UK we may be able to offer sponsorship and relocation package if relocating to Leicester.

How to Apply

Just fill in the necessary requirements by clicking on apply now and uploading your CV.

Any queries please contact Heather Brookfield, Resourcing Consultant by email heather.brookfield@leicester.gov.uk

Why Apply for This Social Worker Role?

This opportunity offers a rewarding career path for qualified social workers looking to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. With flexible working arrangements, extensive training opportunities, career development support, potential visa sponsorship, relocation assistance, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, Leicester City Council provides an excellent environment for professional growth and long-term career success.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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