Schools Social Worker

Job title and organisation: Schools Social Worker - Catholic Care
Salary: £32,105 - £37,018 pro rata depending on qualifications and experience
Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available
Contract: Permanent
Location: Kirklees / Leeds / West Yorkshire
Closing Date and Time: Friday 20 November 2026 at midnight

Are you a motivated, passionate and experienced social worker with an inspiring approach committed to making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and their families?

The Schools, Children and Family Wellbeing Service provides therapeutic social work services to schools across West and parts of North Yorkshire working alongside school’s professionals and outside agencies.

Would you like to use your social work skills to provide a high quality therapeutic social work service in schools?

We are looking for dedicated individuals who wish to be part of a dynamic preventative service helping children and young people achieve their full potential.

Full & Part time – 26.2 positions available

Closing Date: 20 November 2026.

Interview Date: TBC

About Us

Thank you for your interest in Catholic Care; caring is our passion. We have been putting people at the heart of everything we do for 160 years. All that we do works towards our vision and values; to provide the best care possible with compassion and dignity. We’re committed to looking after people, both staff and our service users. Join us, and you’ll receive a warm welcome.

Experience and Qualifications

You should have counselling and group-work skills and be able to work in a multi-disciplinary way as part of the school’s pastoral care team.

You should be able to communicate effectively – in both written and verbal forms

What we offer our employees

• Competitive Salary
• Minimum 24 days annual holiday plus bank holidays (f/t)
• Comprehensive induction programme with ongoing learning and development
• Regular supervision
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Career progression opportunities

To Apply

Please download and submit the application form from our website – Catholic Care | Charity Support Across Leeds & Yorkshire or please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@catholic-care.org.uk

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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