Careers in Children's Services

Create change together in Children's Social Care

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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


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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.

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‘Step Up’ to Social Work

Step Up to Social Work

Social work can be life changing for those you support.

The Step Up to Social Work programme is a unique opportunity to receive support while you are training.

You will need:

  • to show a lot of patience and be a good listener
  • good observational skills
  • analytical thinking and sound judgement to make the right decisions

Social work regularly tests resilience, stamina, and resolve - all of which you will need to succeed.

Find out more about Step Up to social work

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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
We have to say a big "Thank you" to our social worker, for her professionalism, thoughtfulness and consideration towards everyone's feelings.

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
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