Children's SP - CIC Team - Staffordshire

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Care (CIC) team, supporting looked-after children and young people to achieve positive, safe and stable futures.

You will manage a varied caseload, undertake statutory visits, prepare reports, contribute to strategy discussions and care planning meetings, and work with foster carers, families, education, health and other partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience of working with children and young people, particularly those in care or safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory visits and prepare reports.
• Contribute to strategy discussions and care planning meetings.
• Work with foster carers, families, education and health partners.
• Prepare evidence for court proceedings and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Report writing

Partnership working

Communication

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Care (CIC) team, supporting children and young people who are looked after and helping them achieve positive, safe and stable futures. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through relationship-based, child-centred practice.

You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments and reviews, developing effective care plans and ensuring that children's needs, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions. You will work to promote permanence, stability and positive outcomes, whether through reunification, placement with family, long-term fostering, adoption or other appropriate arrangements.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, preparing reports, contributing to strategy discussions and care planning meetings, and working effectively with foster carers, families, education, health, independent reviewing officers and other partner agencies. Where required, you will prepare evidence for court proceedings and ensure that records are accurate, timely and compliant with relevant legislation, policy and professional standards.

You will build trusting relationships with children and young people, advocate for their rights and promote their welfare, identity, education, health and independence. The role requires sound professional judgement, effective risk management and the confidence to make proportionate decisions in complex and sometimes challenging circumstances.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Experience of working with children and young people, particularly those in care or subject to safeguarding processes, is essential. You should have a good understanding of the Children Act 1989 and 2004, relevant care planning regulations, safeguarding practice and the principles of permanence. Strong communication, organisation, report-writing and partnership-working skills are required, along with a commitment to reflective practice and continuous professional development. A full driving licence and access to suitable transport may be required for the role.