Social Worker - Children In Care Team in Walsall, West Midlands

Job Title: Social Worker – Children in Care Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s (Children in Care)
Location: Walsall, UK
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Type: Ongoing (Part Time or Full Time)

Perks and benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £33.30 per hour, rewarding your experience and commitment to supporting looked‑after children.
• Part Time / Full Time Options: Choose a working pattern that fits your lifestyle while maintaining continuity for children and young people.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Access training opportunities to keep your statutory practice, care planning, and court skills up to date.
• Supportive Working Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, reflective practice, and staff wellbeing.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in improving life outcomes for children and young people in care.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the Children in Care Team in Walsall. You will work with looked‑after children and care leavers, ensuring their needs are met through high‑quality statutory social work practice and effective care planning.

What you will do

• Manage a varied caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring statutory duties are met at all times.
• Complete care planning, pathway planning, and permanency planning to promote stability and positive outcomes.
• Undertake statutory visits and reviews, maintaining accurate and timely documentation.
• Work collaboratively with carers, families, and partner agencies to support each child’s development and wellbeing.
• Prepare high‑quality court reports and contribute to legal proceedings where required.
• Advocate for children’s health, education, and emotional wellbeing.
• Ensure the child’s voice, wishes, and feelings are central to all assessments and plans.
• Support older children and care leavers as they transition toward independence.

Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with Children in Care within a statutory children’s social care setting.
• Strong assessment, planning, and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and work effectively with partner agencies.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting care leavers and undertaking pathway planning.
• Familiarity with local authority case management systems.

Why Walsall

Walsall offers an excellent quality of life alongside strong professional opportunities within Children’s Services. With a welcoming community, excellent transport links across the West Midlands, and access to green spaces and cultural amenities, Walsall provides a balanced and supportive environment to grow your social work career while making a real difference to children and young people in care.

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Apply now to join the Social Worker – Children in Care Team in Walsall and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.