Safeguarding

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Qualified Social Workers to join a dedicated safeguarding team. This role involves managing a caseload of children and families, conducting thorough assessments, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure positive outcomes. With a focus on high-quality results and community support, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable groups. If you have a creative and flexible approach, and are committed to child protection, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Dedicated Consultant

Online Registration

Referral Schemes

Ongoing Compliance Support

Prompt Payroll Services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years qualified experience in social work.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks and needs.
• Manage a caseload of 19 to 21 cases effectively.
• Build relationships with service users and partner agencies.

Skills

Mediation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Assessment Skills

Child Protection Knowledge

Relationship Building

Multi-disciplinary Collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Social Worker Job Opportunity

Position: Qualified Social Worker

Location: West Midlands

Pay rate: £33.30 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join an award-winning safeguarding team. This team works long-term with children and families to address safeguarding concerns, including progressing CP/CIN/pre-proceedings and court proceedings. You will manage a caseload of 19 to 21 cases.

As part of this dedicated team, you will work in a busy, supportive environment assessing and working with children and families, intervening where needed to provide early support. Your work will involve direct assessment with children and families, partnering with agencies such as police and health services to ensure positive, sustainable outcomes. The service maintains strong links with integrated prevention and early help colleagues to promote community support.

Key Responsibilities

• Make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions, in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with service users and partner agencies to meet identified needs.
• Strive for positive, sustainable results through best practice and a commitment to high-quality outcomes for children.
• Support children and families to thrive and flourish, prioritizing protection and efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children and vulnerable groups.
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and issues.
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking approach.
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary, interagency environment.
• Minimum of 4 years qualified experience.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risks, protection, and social care needs.
• Manage a caseload effectively.
• Use specialist communication skills to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Create individual care plans that respect diversity, dignity, and empowerment.
• Provide advice and support to unqualified staff and students.

Benefits of Working with Pertemps

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

This role is ideally located for those commuting from Royal Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Stratford upon Avon, Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Bedworth, Warwick, Solihull, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Banbury, Northampton, and Loughborough.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities, including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.