Social Worker - Children In Care - Birmingham - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A social care agency is seeking a Social Worker for the Children In Care team in Birmingham. This part-time role offers an hourly rate of £30.57. Responsibilities include supporting less experienced staff, managing complex cases, and conducting court work. Ideal candidates should have a social work degree and significant experience in care proceedings. The position promotes a hybrid working model with a focus on meaningful contributions to children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working model

Ongoing professional development

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in social work and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience within UK Social Services as a qualified Social Worker.
• Proven experience in care proceedings, including court and adoption work.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide guidance to less experienced staff in managing cases.
• Carry half a caseload of complex child cases, ensuring thorough assessments and care plans.
• Undertake court work including care proceedings and adoption cases.
• Travel to visit children placed outside of Birmingham to ensure their well-being.
• Cover duty responsibilities for the team two days each month, office-based.

Skills

Experience in court work

Case management

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Degree in social work

Job description

Overview

Social Worker – Children In Care – Birmingham – £30.57 per hour – Hourly Pay – Ongoing Contract

Join our dynamic team in Birmingham as a Social Worker within the Children In Care team with an hourly rate of £30.57. This part-time position involves working 18.5 hours a week, offering a flexible schedule with a half day plus every Thursday and Friday, with hybrid working and office days on Tuesdays and Fridays. We’re looking for someone to support less experienced staff and manage half a caseload of complex cases. Experience in court work and care proceedings is essential, and the role will require travel to visit children placed outside of Birmingham. Duty cover is required two days per month from our office based at Lifford House in South Birmingham.

What you will do

• Support and provide guidance to less experienced staff in managing cases.
• Carry half a caseload of complex child cases, ensuring thorough assessments and care plans.
• Undertake court work including care proceedings and adoption cases.
• Travel to visit children placed outside of Birmingham to ensure their well-being.
• Cover duty responsibilities for the team two days each month, office-based.
• Engage and collaborate with colleagues, families, and other professionals to advocate for children’s needs.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in social work and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience within UK Social Services as a qualified Social Worker.
• Proven experience in care proceedings, including court and adoption work.
• Willing to travel to support children placed outside of the Birmingham area.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £30.57, with flexibility and control over working hours.
• Opportunities to gain experience by supporting a team and managing complex cases.
• Hybrid working model offering balance between in-office support and remote flexibility.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Meaningful role contributing to children’s lives.

Note: This description reflects duties and requirements of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Salary and terms are subject to change.