Home A bit about us Why work here Teach in Luton How to apply Job search Featured jobs We’re here to help those who need us most. Across our Children's Social Worker teams, we believe in rewriting people’s stories. We bring warmth, care, and uncompromising safeguarding values. We are proud sponsors of the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2021- Click here to find out more Children's Social Care Why Luton? Luton in 2020 is a vibrant, modern and diverse town with many unique features. Luton has a population of 214,100 and is recognised as being one of the youngest and most diverse towns in the country, although the population is projected to become significantly older over the next 20 years. Alongside the many challenges facing the town, Luton has a number of important strengths and assets that will be crucial to driving the success of this vision over the coming years. We are a cohesive town with a powerful sense of community spirit within our neighbourhoods. Home to the fifth largest airport in the UK which supports jobs, the local economy and services for residents. We are also home to Luton and Dunstable Hospital and Luton Town Football Club. Luton has outstanding access to greenspace including six green flag parks and close proximity to the Chilterns. We have many good and outstanding schools and one of the few places in the country with no inadequate schools. Our Teams Family Safeguarding Children with Disabilities MASH Youth Offending Assessment Team Corporate Parenting- 0-17 Corporate Parenting- Fostering and Adoption Our Practice Model- Luton has adopted a strength based approach as its practice framework. This approach allows our social workers practice using our 4 C's Conversations - To use conversations to build relationships with children and their families. Curiosity - To practice with respectful curiosity to help us understand the lived experience of children and young people who need our help. Courage - To practice with courage, not being afraid to fail and try new things supporting our children and families through change. Considerate - Our practice will be considerate, respectful of diversity and difference, we will practice with care to ensure the best outcomes for our children and families. Interested? Well we offer some fantastic benefits here too. Take a look at our highlights below! From 25 days annual leave Government Pension scheme Work-Life-Balance Phone and Laptop Various discounts Relocation package Travel Discount Car Parking Career Pathways Join us! Assessment Officer LBC02220 Children's Social Care Luton Council £30,001 - £40,000 Children Social Care Closing date 29/11/2021 Deputy Team Managers- Children Social Care LBC02030 Children's Social Care Luton Council £40,001 - £50,000 Children Social Care Closing date 05/12/2021 Family Support Worker - Casual Staff LBC02495 Children's Social Care Luton Council £10,000 - £20,000 Children Social Care Closing date 30/11/2021 Practice Lead - Family Partnership Service LBC02182 Children's Social Care Luton Council £40,001 - £50,000 Children Social Care Closing date 01/12/2021 Senior Practitioners - Children Social Care LBC02435 Children's Social Care Luton Council £40,001 - £50,000 Children Social Care Closing date 30/11/2021 Social Workers - Children Social Care LBC02434 Children's Social Care Luton Council £30,001 - £40,000 Children Social Care Closing date 30/11/2021 Team Managers - Children Social Care LBC02031 Children's Social Care Luton Council £50,001 - £60,000 Children Social Care Closing date 05/12/2021 Home A bit about us Why work here Teach in Luton How to apply Job search Featured jobs © 2018 Luton Council