Mid Year Admissions Case Worker - Ref: CH06126

WMJobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking a Mid Year Admissions Caseworker to manage mid-year and phased school admissions, including appeals and advisory support for parents, carers and schools.

The role involves extensive liaison with schools, other local authorities and the public, with safeguarding as a core responsibility and DBS clearance required for work with children and vulnerable groups.

Qualifications

• DBS check is a requirement for working with children and vulnerable groups.
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders including schools and local authorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver casework for mid-year and phased school admissions, including handling appeals and advising parents, carers and schools.
• Provide information and guidance to stakeholders to support admissions decisions and processes.
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding policies and relevant statutory frameworks.

Job description

Walsall Council, Mid Year Admissions Caseworker - Ref: CH06126

Grade: G5; Salary range: £28,598 - £31,022

The Admissions Case Worker will deliver casework for mid‑year and phased school admissions, handling appeals and providing advice to parents, carers and schools. The role involves extensive liaison with schools, other local authorities and the public, and is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty. For further information contact Alex Groom at [e-mail].

Closing Date: Sunday 13th September 2026

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.

At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your ‘Supporting Information’ - reflects your own voice.

Walsall Council’s Children’s Services are the only Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ local authority in the Black Country. During a visit in May 2025, Inspectors described Walsall Council as a place where children were at the heart of. The council’s journey of continuous improvement started in 2017 and has since transformed into a service with a clear vision, clear priorities and a clear plan, all informed by the views of our staff and children. Staff are at the core of delivering great outcomes for children and young people in Walsall, which is underpinned by our Walsall Right 4 Children vision. The latest Ofsted inspection demonstrated that staff in children’s services are proud to work for Walsall Council and feel supported to do great work.