Children & Families Social Worker - Pathway & Advocacy

Sandwell Children's Trust; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £6,500 relocation package

Generous annual leave (up to 31 days +

Birthday off + concessionary day at Cr

Local Government Pension Scheme

Service awards for loyalty

Flexible working patterns

Learning & Development portal access

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sandwell Children's Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Children We Care For Teams. After Care Orders, we support children toward stable, loving homes through Special Guardianship Orders, long-term fostering, or reunification where safe.

You will work with children in care, complete care planning, pathway planning as they approach adulthood, and advocate for their voices.

Qualifications

• Must be social work qualified and registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed in a children and families setting.
• Experience working with looked after children is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess the vulnerability ofSandwell's children and inform Care Planning to improve outcomes.
• Inform Care Planning to promote change and positive outcomes for young people.
• Advocate for young people to ensure they reach goals and have the best futures.
• Support pathway planning for young people approaching adulthood and independence.
• Develop knowledge on issues affecting older looked after children (exploitation, missing, substance misuse, mental health, placement breakdown, adult services).
• Listen to children and young people to ensure their voices are heard and acted upon.

Skills

Analytical skills

Active listening

Written and verbal communication

Decision making

Risk assessment

Experience with looked after children

Education

Social Work degree

ASYE completed

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Sandwell Children's Trust in the West Midlands is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Children We Care For Teams. After Care Orders, we support children toward stable, loving homes through Special Guardianship Orders, long-term fostering, or reunification where safe.

You will work with children in care, complete care planning, pathway planning as they approach adulthood, and advocate for their voices.