Social Worker

Progressive; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Walsall is seeking a qualified social worker to provide assessments and support for families. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive parenting assessments, preparing reports for court, and building professional relationships with families. Candidates should have a social work qualification and at least one year of post-qualifying experience with children. This role offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression within the organization.

Benefits

Structured salary grades

Full funding for training and qualifications

Excellent employee benefits

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualifying experience with children and families.
• Willingness to work across multiple family assessment centres.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to parents to help families thrive.
• Lead the assessment process for parenting capacity.
• Prepare high-quality parenting assessment reports for court.

Skills

Social work qualification

Experience with children and families

Ability to prepare court reports

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and objective advice and support to parents, enabling families to thrive.
• Build meaningful, professional and respectful working relationships with families in our centres.
• Lead the assessment process and complete comprehensive assessments of parenting capacity.
• Tailor assessments to meet individual family needs, ensuring the best opportunities for success.
• Deliver evidence‑based, analytical and comprehensive parenting assessments with clear recommendations for permanency planning.
• Prepare high‑quality parenting assessment reports for court.
• Work with families to complete robust parenting assessments, maintaining honesty, objectivity and openness.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum 1 year post‑qualifying experience with children and families.
• Willingness and ability to work across multiple family assessment centres.
• Experience and capability in preparing high‑quality parenting assessment reports for court.

Pay & Rewards

• Structured Salary Grades reflecting experience and qualifications.
• Pay structures at the forefront of national pay standards.

Career Progression & Development

• Pathways: Social Worker > Senior Social Worker > Practice Manager > Service Manager > Head of Service.
• Full induction programme before you start.
• Service‑specific training to refine and enhance your skills.
• Full funding for training and qualifications through our nationally accredited training centre.
• Access to effective and timely legal support.

Wellbeing Program

• Excellent employee benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and personal development.

Supportive & Rewarding Work Environment

• Strong management support and supervision.
• Guidance, encouragement and tools to help you thrive in your role and career.

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Due to the nature of this role, Progressive Care conducts enhanced background checks through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for all hired personnel. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and all