Children's SP - Family Help & Protection Team - Walsall

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Family Help and Protection Team in Walsall. You will manage a varied caseload and deliver child-centred social work that supports children, young people and families in a supportive, collaborative environment.

You will complete assessments, develop and review plans, document clearly, and work with parents, schools, health professionals and other agencies to safeguard children.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience with children and families in statutory or relevant social care setting.
• Solid understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload including safeguarding and family support.
• Complete high-quality assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Develop and review care and protection plans; ensure best interests.
• Work with parents, schools, health professionals and other agencies to safeguard children and achieve outcomes.
• Contribute to child protection enquiries, legal planning and court proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case records and professional reports.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Risk assessment

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Family Help and Protection Team in Walsall. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families by providing skilled, child-centred social work within a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will manage a varied caseload involving children who may require family support, protection planning or statutory intervention. Your responsibilities will include completing high-quality assessments, undertaking direct work with children and families, developing and reviewing plans, and ensuring that children’s wishes, feelings and best interests remain central to all decisions.

You will work closely with parents, carers, schools, health professionals, police and other partner agencies to identify risks, build on strengths and achieve positive outcomes. The role may involve contributing to child protection enquiries, legal planning and court proceedings, as well as participating in meetings, reviews and strategy discussions. Accurate, timely case recording and clear professional reports will be essential.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You will have experience of working with children and families in a statutory or relevant social care setting, with a sound understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures and permanence planning. You will be confident in assessing risk, making evidence-based decisions and managing competing priorities.

We are looking for a reflective practitioner with strong communication and relationship-building skills. You will be resilient, organised and committed to continuous professional development, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required, alongside enhanced background checks appropriate to work with children.

In return, you can expect professional support, opportunities to develop your practice and the chance to contribute to improved outcomes for children and families across the local community.