Childrens Social Worker – Looked After Children – Solihull

TN United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children’s Social Worker to join their Looked After Children Service in Solihull. This full-time role offers the chance to work with a close-knit team, providing essential support to children aged 0 to 18 with complex care plans. You'll engage in safeguarding investigations and assessments, ensuring the well-being of young individuals in care. With a hybrid working model and robust management support, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children. If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Work England registration and a full UK driving license.
• Post-qualification experience in social work with children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and statements for care orders.
• Engage with children and young people in care planning.

Skills

Engaging children and young people

Safeguarding investigations

Assessments

Education

Degree in Social Work

Post-qualification experience

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

A Children’s Social Worker is required to join Solihull’s Looked After Children Service. This is a great opportunity to be part of a close-knit team.

Details

The working pattern is Monday to Friday, full-time. We are a large team working with children looked after from 0 to 18 years old. We take responsibility for children and young people after a care plan is agreed, which means they need to be Looked After.

We work with children and young people with complex care plans, including court work around discharge of care orders. Successful candidates will have skills in engaging children and young people in their care planning, safeguarding investigations, and assessments.

We provide robust management support, regular supervision, team meetings, and weekly group check-ins. Social workers are expected to work in the office 40-50% of the time with hybrid working arrangements for the rest.

This role involves assessments and statements for the safe revocation or continuation of care orders.

As a Social Worker, you are required to:

• Hold a Social Work England registration
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Have post-qualification experience
• Possess a degree or equivalent in Social Work
• Be registered with Social Work England