Careers in Children's Services
Create change together in Children's Social Care
Creating change together
We are determined and work as one directorate, keeping children and families at the centre of all we do.
We work together with children and families, our dedicated children's service staff team, partners, and communities to improve the lives and outcomes for the children and families we serve on the Isle of Wight.
We value and respect the work social care teams do. We make sure everyone has the tools, support and guidance needed to make real change happen.
We understand that our social workers and our staff require the right environment to succeed in this challenging, yet rewarding and important field.
Become part of #TeamIWC, our Children's Social Care workforce
Featured Jobs
Social Workers - Children’s Support and Protection Team
We are seeking dedicated, skilled, and ambitious social workers.
Do you
- have ambition to get things right for children?
- aim to intervene at the right time, in the right place and with the right support?
- want a new challenge?
- want to work in a dynamic environment?
- want to focus on improvement and continual learning?
If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you!
Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
A rare, exciting and career defining opportunity to be part of the development and implementation of the first MASH on the Isle of Wight.
Be involved in every aspect of the development, implementation, and operation of the Isle of Wight MASH!
Do you
- want a new challenge?
- want to work in a dynamic environment?
- want to focus on improvement and continual learning?
- share our vision and ambition to get things right for children?
- share our aim to intervene at the right time, in the right place and with the right support?
If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you! Use the apply button to find out more.
Adoption Social Worker
The Permanence Team are looking to recruit a part time Social Worker to the Adoption Hub.
Do you have the experience and skills to
- work with children and adults from all walks of life?
- support children as they transition to the care of their adoptive families?
- support birth parents, special guardians and other relatives?
- undertake Step-Parent Adoption assessments, Special Guardianship assessments and assessments for special guardianship support?
If you are passionate about supporting positive outcomes for children and carers, we would love to hear from you!
Our practice model
Our practice model is
- relational
- strengths based
- solution focussed
- restorative
We embody this model in all our relationships.
We embrace an inclusive culture and we use language that cares.
We will support you in your role and challenge you to be your best.
If you are up for the challenge, come and help us shape our Children's Social Care service.
| A service user says |
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| We have to say a big "Thank you" to our social worker, for her professionalism, thoughtfulness and consideration towards everyone's feelings. |
We support the 'Change the script' campaign from Social Work England
What we can offer you
Our social workers benefit from
- personal assistants to help with admin, diary management, visits, and recording
- five extra days to take during the year for professional development
- our nine-day working fortnight, an additional 26 days’ time off in lieu a year
- plenty of time to make the most of everything the Isle of Wight has to offer
Contact the recruitment team
- Email: careers@iow.gov.uk
- Telephone: 01983 823113
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