Qualified Social Worker - Care Leavers
- Dudley Port, West Midlands
- Temporary
- Full-time
📍 Location: West Midlands
💷 Pay: £38 per hour
🗓 Hybrid: 3 days per week in the officeAre you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of care-experienced young people? We're recruiting on behalf of a West Midlands Local Authority for a dedicated professional to join their Care Leavers Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people transitioning into independence-helping them not just survive, but thrive.🔍 The Role
You'll work in a supportive and forward-thinking team, backed by an experienced Team Manager and a strong supervision framework-including monthly individual and group reflective sessions.
This dynamic service supports care-experienced young people with:
- Pathway planning
- Independent living skills
- Access to education, employment, and health services
- Emotional wellbeing and relationship support
We're seeking a confident, committed, and compassionate Qualified Social Worker who:
✅ Is registered with Social Work England
✅ Has 2+ years post-qualified experience
✅ Understands the challenges and strengths of care-experienced young people
✅ Has experience in Court, CIN, and CP work
✅ Builds strong, trust-based relationships with young people and partner agencies
✅ Uses a strengths-based, person-centred approach
✅ Is reflective, proactive, and always striving for better outcomes🛠 In this role, you will:
- Carry out robust assessments and risk analysis
- Develop and implement person-centred care and pathway plans
- Communicate effectively with young people, families, and multi-agency partners
- Promote independence, dignity, and empowerment
- Contribute to positive and sustainable change for young people leaving care
At Pertemps Social Care, we're more than a recruitment agency-we're your trusted career partner. When you work with us, you get:
✔️ A dedicated consultant with access to opportunities across the UK
✔️ Easy online registration
✔️ Full compliance support
✔️ Prompt, reliable weekly payroll
✔️ Exclusive referral scheme - earn £250 for every successful referral!📍 Ideal for candidates travelling from: Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Derby, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford, Dudley, Walsall, Tamworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, and more across the West Midlands and East Midlands.