Qualified Social Worker - Safeguarding

PPR Social Care; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care agency is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a Safeguarding Team in the West Midlands. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments and managing a caseload while advocating for children and families in need. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk assessment, excellent communication skills, and at least 4 years of experience in social work, particularly with vulnerable groups.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a qualified social worker.
• Experience in court work, planning for permanency, and writing CPRs and Annex A.
• Strong background in parenting assessments and viability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Create individual care plans promoting dignity and empowerment.

Skills

Report writing

Risk assessment

Communication

Mediation

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Qualified Social Worker

Safeguarding

Location: West Midlands

Pay rate: £33.30 per hour

Are you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker looking for career progression? We are seeking experienced social workers to join a Safeguarding Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a local authority in the West Midlands, proud of their GOOD Ofsted status.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record, excellent report writing skills, and experience in court work, planning for permanency, and writing CPRs and Annex A. A strong background in parenting assessments, viability assessments, and producing evidence that withstands scrutiny is essential. Excellent risk assessment abilities and outstanding written communication skills are also required.

We offer regular supervision, including monthly group reflective sessions. You will be working in a busy, supportive team that assesses and works with children and families, intervening where children need support to achieve positive outcomes. Your assessment work will involve direct engagement with children and families, partnering with agencies such as police and health services to ensure sustainable, positive change.

The service maintains a strong connection with our Integrated Prevention and Earliest Help colleagues to promote community support when social care intervention is no longer needed. You will work in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, supporting the delivery of person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions.

By applying your social work expertise and excellent communication skills, you will establish and maintain relationships with service users and agencies to meet identified needs. Your commitment will help ensure positive and sustainable outcomes, striving to provide the best for children and families. Your passion for supporting vulnerable children and their families is paramount.

Ideal candidate will be:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Skilled in mediation and negotiation
• Experienced in building meaningful relationships with children and families
• Committed to high-quality service delivery
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
• 4+ years qualified

In this role, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Utilize specialist communication skills to achieve outcomes
• Create individual care plans promoting dignity and empowerment
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students

This is an agency post, and Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Reliable payroll services

The role is ideally suited for candidates traveling from areas including Royal Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Bedworth, Warwick, Solihull, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Banbury, Northampton, Loughborough.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other positions such as IRO, BIA, MASH, Family Support, Children in Need, Duty and Assessment, Child Protection, Educational Psychologist, Children Looked After, Children's Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and Assistant Team Manager.

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