SOCIAL WORKER
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,597 to £42,389 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | HU2 9DB |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33482 |
Summary
We are seeking Grade 7, 8 and Grade 9 Social Workers. With only a few positions remaining we are seeking grade 7, 8 and 9 Social Workers. If you are passionate about providing consistent, child focused and purposeful intervention for children and young people please get in contact for an informal discussion.We provide an inclusive and supportive environment where children are at the centre of our work. Staff development, reflective supervision and peer support are prioritised. If you are passionate about making a difference for children across our City please apply or contact us for an informal and confidential chat.Due to the progress of the ASYE cohorts, we also have an ASYE post. We are recruiting and would love to hear from Student and Newly Qualified Social Workers. We are looking for ambitious applicants who are in the final year of their studies or have qualified but not completed their ASYE. During your ASYE you will be supported by our highly skilled, dedicated and experienced team who will help you start to build your career in Social Work, as soon as you are registered you will receive a salary of £35,412 and will have the cost of your registration covered, you will also benefit from excellent training and career development opportunities.
The benefits of working with us? • A manageable caseload of children with various needs.• Access to supportive colleagues and managers who will invest in you.• Access and support through or amazing Social Work Academy.• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.• Opportunity for a compressed working fortnight.• A competitive salary.• An annually reviewed retention payment.• Social Work England fees paid.• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)• Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.• Supportive and forward thinking culture.• Great career development opportunities.• Retention Payment of £1,950At Hull City Council we are committed to our children and young people and we are passionate about how we deliver services to them. That’s why we are developing and nurturing a culture that puts our children and young people at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our workforce to work together to find solutions, to be open, honest and respectful, to take responsibility and listen and learn from others. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you. Hull is a changing local authority and it’s a fantastic time to join us and be a key player in supporting our journey. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Esta Finan and she will arrange a call back from someone in the Social Work Academy01482 616 343 SocialWorkAcademy@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
The benefits of working with us? • A manageable caseload of children with various needs.• Access to supportive colleagues and managers who will invest in you.• Access and support through or amazing Social Work Academy.• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.• Opportunity for a compressed working fortnight.• A competitive salary.• An annually reviewed retention payment.• Social Work England fees paid.• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)• Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.• Supportive and forward thinking culture.• Great career development opportunities.• Retention Payment of £1,950At Hull City Council we are committed to our children and young people and we are passionate about how we deliver services to them. That’s why we are developing and nurturing a culture that puts our children and young people at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our workforce to work together to find solutions, to be open, honest and respectful, to take responsibility and listen and learn from others. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you. Hull is a changing local authority and it’s a fantastic time to join us and be a key player in supporting our journey. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Esta Finan and she will arrange a call back from someone in the Social Work Academy01482 616 343 SocialWorkAcademy@hullcc.gov.uk
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
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