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Childrens Social Worker
Role summary
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The Children’s Social Worker will assess children and families, safeguard young people, prepare care plans, manage cases, attend reviews and court proceedings, and work closely with schools, health services, police and carers. Applicants normally need a recognised social work qualification, Social Work England registration and relevant experience with children, families or safeguarding. Strong assessment, report-writing, communication, organisation and professional decision-making skills are expected. The candidate should be committed to improving outcomes for children, able to manage a demanding caseload, work collaboratively and travel when required. A valid driving licence may be useful or required for community-based work.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Northumberland County Council
Northumberland County Council is the local authority responsible for public services across Northumberland, England. It supports a large and diverse rural area, including towns, villages and coastal communities. The council provides children’s and adult social care, education, housing, planning, transport, environmental services, public health and community development. Its children’s services teams work with families, schools, health professionals, police and voluntary organisations to protect children and promote their welfare. As an employer, the council generally offers structured professional development, pension benefits, annual leave and opportunities to contribute directly to local communities. Children’s social workers can expect a collaborative environment focused on safeguarding, early intervention, permanence and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.