Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children (LAC) Team - West Midlands - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Looked After Children Team in Sandwell, West Midlands. This role involves managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and supporting the emotional needs of children and families. With flexible working hours and a focus on professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of looked-after children while enjoying a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development

Networking Opportunities

Supportive Environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing caseloads of looked after children.
• Strong understanding of legal and policy frameworks in social work.
• Proven ability to lead multi-agency meetings and collaborate with professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied caseloads ensuring proactive care plan implementation.
• Build supportive relationships with children and carers.
• Conduct assessments and statutory visits.
• Mentor newly qualified social workers.

Skills

Child advocacy

Assessment and care planning

Relationship building

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Looked After Children Team in Sandwell as a Senior Social Worker. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring every child receives the care, stability, and support they need to thrive.

With a competitive hourly rate of £33.30 and the flexibility to work part-time or full-time, this position offers both professional fulfilment and an excellent work-life balance in one of the West Midlands’ most vibrant and community-driven areas.

Perks and Benefits:

Flexible Working Hours: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle, offering a genuine work-life balance.

Professional Development: Access continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your expertise.

Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with multi-agency professionals and expand your professional network.

Supportive Environment: Enjoy a workplace that prioritises your well-being, with access to employee assistance programmes and support services.

What You Will Do:

Manage a varied caseload of looked after children, ensuring care plans are proactively implemented and regularly reviewed.

Build trusting, supportive relationships with children, young people, and carers to promote positive outcomes.

Conduct thorough assessments, care planning, and statutory visits in accordance with legal and policy frameworks.

Prepare and present comprehensive reports for Looked After Reviews and court proceedings.

Lead on permanency planning, including adoption, special guardianship, and reunification cases.

Provide advice, guidance, and emotional support to foster carers and residential staff.

Chair and coordinate multi-agency meetings to ensure joined-up care delivery.

Mentor and support newly qualified social workers and students, fostering professional growth within the team.

Contribute specialist knowledge in areas such as permanence, health, or participation.

Work collaboratively with professionals across health, education, and voluntary sectors to meet children’s holistic needs.

Maintain accurate, high-quality, and timely digital case records.

Advocate for children’s rights and ensure their voices are heard in all decision-making processes.

Why Sandwell?

Located in the heart of the West Midlands, Sandwell is known for its strong community spirit, cultural diversity, and beautiful green spaces. With excellent local amenities and easy access to nearby Birmingham, it’s an ideal location to balance career and lifestyle. Join a team that values compassion, innovation, and collaboration — and help shape brighter futures for the children in our care.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and numerous industry awards, we’re dedicated to matching skilled professionals with roles that truly make a difference.