Social Worker Children In Care Permanence Team

WMJobs; Bedworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Social Worker for their Children In Care Permanence Team. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people, advocating for their needs and ensuring their voices are heard. The team is committed to building positive relationships and providing comprehensive support to children in various care settings. With a focus on well-being and safety, this role is perfect for those who are organized and confident in their skills. Join a rewarding environment that values diversity and inclusion while making impactful contributions to the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Volunteering & Wellbeing Day

Full reimbursement of registration fee

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to discount platforms

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work qualification and registration required.
• Experience advocating for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for children and young people's well-being and safety.
• Build positive relationships and support transitions to adulthood.

Skills

Advocacy for children

Organizational skills

Knowledge of legislation

Verbal and written communication

Education

Professional Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker Children In Care Permanence Team

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About the Team

This role is based within Warwickshire’s Children in Care Permanence Team, primarily located in Bedworth, providing a county-wide service to all children in care with permanency plans across Warwickshire, including those placed further from home. We are a busy but rewarding team passionate about capturing the voice of young people and ensuring they are central to all care and pathway planning decisions concerning their future.

We serve children in care of all ages (up to 18 years) in various settings, including foster care, residential homes, supported accommodation, supported lodgings, and placements with connected family members. We work closely with families, supporting children and young people to return to their families when safe, and focus on maximizing their life chances, safety, education, and readiness for adulthood. Our team emphasizes building positive relationships with young people and ensuring their voices are heard.

Now is an exciting time as Warwickshire begins to embed our Families First teams, which support whole-family locality working through multi-disciplinary and multi-agency collaboration with local services, health, police, and education. Find out why we are rated good by Ofsted.

Our Offer to You

• Supportive managers with recognition and a wellbeing-focused supervision policy.
• Full reimbursement of Social Work England annual registration fee.
• A Volunteering & Wellbeing Day, generous annual leave, and an additional day at Christmas.
• Refer a Friend scheme (terms apply).

About the Role

We are recruiting a full-time, permanent Social Worker to cover Warwickshire and beyond. Responsibilities include advocating for children and young people, supporting their well-being, safety, education, and transition to adulthood, and building positive relationships. Candidates should be organized, confident in legislation and processes, and skilled in representing children verbally and in writing.

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Key Requirements

• County-wide travel within Warwickshire and beyond.
• Primarily office-based with flexible hours, including some evenings.
• Professional Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration.

If you are passionate about working with children and young people in care, we look forward to your application. Additional details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specifications, including grades for different experience levels.

Why Warwickshire?

We value diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding. Our benefits include a generous pension, agile working, annual leave, and access to discount platforms. Join us to make a difference in Warwickshire’s communities.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will undergo pre-engagement checks, including DBS. We are committed to equality and supporting applicants with adjustments during the application process. For inquiries, contact Rebecca Taylor at [e-mail]. Closing date: 6th May 2025. Interview date: 14th May 2025.