Qualified Children's Social Worker - Looked After Children
- Midlands
- Contract
- Full-time
Senior Social Worker – Children in Care | Full Time | Hybrid WorkingSolihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking experienced Senior Social Workers with a strong background in Children in Care to join their dedicated team. If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children and young people in care, we would love to hear from you.Our Children in Care service supports children aged 0-18 who are under a local authority care order. We are committed to ensuring each child has the right plan for their needs, whether living within their family network, foster care, or residential care. We routinely review families to assess progress and work towards reunification where possible.Key Responsibilities:Manage a caseload of 16-18 children and young people in careEngage creatively with children and young people to ensure their voice and wishes inform care planningConduct robust risk assessments and manage safeguarding concernsUndertake court work related to care order discharges, placement progression, and adoption ordersWork closely with multi-agency partners to promote permanency and wellbeingParticipate in a duty rota every third week, requiring office presencePractice Model:
Our service uses a relationship-based and child-focused approach, underpinned by reflective and restorative supervision. We promote hybrid working with 40-50% office attendance to foster team support and professional belonging.Essential Requirements:Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work EnglandSignificant post-qualified experience in Children in Care servicesStrong assessment, analysis, and care planning skillsExperience in court work related to children in careExcellent understanding of risk and safeguarding practiceAbility to work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary teamBenefits:£33.30 per hourFull-time Monday to Friday working patternHybrid working model (40-50% office-based)Mileage expenses reimbursed for travel to visitsSupportive permanent management team including Advanced Practitioners and Team ManagersRegular reflective and restorative supervisionProfessional development and induction supportInterested?
Contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips for a confidential chat:Phone:Email:We also offer up to £500 for successful referrals. (Terms and conditions apply).