Senior Social Worker - Child Protection & Court | Sandwell

Pro Social Partners; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2,500 retention payment

Job summary

Pro Social Partners, in partnership with Sandwell Children's Trust, is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Child Protection & Court team in Sandwell. You will lead on complex cases, support colleagues, and contribute to safeguarding duties within a multi-agency framework.

You will manage care proceedings, provide court-ready statements, and work to secure permanence for children while collaborating with families and professionals. A permanent, full-time role with local government pension.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification and current registration.
• Experience in child protection and care proceedings, including PLO.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection plans and care proceedings.
• Lead on PLO and care proceedings, writing high-quality court statements and care plans.
• Give evidence in court and work alongside legal services and Children's Guardians.
• Work with families and partner agencies to reduce risk and secure permanence for children.

Skills

Child protection

Court proceedings

PLO

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Child Protection & Court (Permanent)

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands

Salary: £44,253 – £49,817 (dependent on experience)

Retention Payment: £2,500

Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working in partnership with Sandwell Children's Trust to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Child Protection & Court team.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection plans and care proceedings.
• Lead on PLO and care proceedings, writing high-quality court statements and care plans.
• Give evidence in court and work alongside legal services and Children's Guardians.
• Work with families and partner agencies to reduce risk and secure permanence for children.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience of child protection and care proceedings work, including PLO and court.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Sandwell Children's Trust?

• £2,500 retention payment.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.