Children's Social Worker: Pathways & Care Leavers

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a committed and experienced Children's Social Worker to join a team supporting children in care and care leavers across Staffordshire. You will manage a varied caseload, completing assessments, preparing care plans and reviewing arrangements in line with legislation and professional standards.

You will build positive, purposeful relationships with young people, ensuring their wishes and feelings remain central to planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in children's social care, ideally involving children in care, care leavers or safeguarding.
• Understanding of Children Act, care planning regulations, leaving-care legislation and safeguarding practice.
• Strong assessment, report-writing and communication skills; able to work collaboratively and make sound professional decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of children in care and care leavers.
• Complete assessments, prepare care plans and review arrangements in line with legislation and guidance.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes, multi-agency meetings and, where required, court proceedings.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports; support pathway planning for care leavers.

Skills

Assessment

Report writing

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Strengths-based approach

Education

Social Work degree/qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a committed and experienced Children's Social Worker to join a team supporting children in care and care leavers across Staffordshire. You will manage a varied caseload, completing assessments, preparing care plans and reviewing arrangements in line with legislation and professional standards.

You will build positive, purposeful relationships with young people, ensuring their wishes and feelings remain central to planning and decision-making.