Social Worker - Children in Need/Child Protection

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for a full-time, permanent position focused on Children in Need and Child Protection. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families in the community. With a commitment to restorative practices and a supportive work environment, successful candidates will benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent learning and development opportunities

CPD / Career Pathway support

Reimbursement of Social Work England fees

Flexible working arrangements

Active employee networks and equality forums

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.
• Completion of ASYE or an equivalent pathway is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop respectful and empowering relationships with children and families.
• Ensure children are at the centre of everything we do.
• Manage workloads effectively while maintaining high aspirations.

Skills

Passion for social work

Tenacity

Commitment to children and families

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Completion of ASYE or equivalent pathway

Job description

Social Worker – Children in Need/Child Protection

Salary - £42,708 - £47,754 (Grade 7)

Contract type - Full time, permanent post

Be the social worker you want to be…

In Wolverhampton, we are ambitious for our social workers, passionate about excellent, relational social work practice, and courageous in our innovation, with leaders who are visible and responsive.

We need people like you who want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and will support us to deliver excellent services to the most vulnerable children in our City.

If you are passionate, tenacious, and committed to achieving the best for children, young people, and families, we want to hear from you!

At the City of Wolverhampton Council, we work restoratively with children and families, building strong relationships and connections to find long-lasting solutions.

Our vision for Children and Young People Services is:

• To develop respectful and empowering relationships with children, young people, and families
• To ensure children are at the centre of everything we do
• High aspirations, high expectations

We are a forward-thinking, responsive, and innovative organization. We focus on manageable workloads, a clear development pathway, and a substantial training and development offer. Our leaders are visible and responsive, and we are proud of our Ofsted 'Good' rating with outstanding features, including a fully embedded Restorative Practice approach.

We will inspire, support, and champion you so that you can be the social worker you want to be.

Join us…

We offer:

• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including access to Research in Practice and regular briefings and conferences
• A CPD / Career Pathway to support your progression
• Reimbursement of Social Work England fees annually for permanent staff
• Blue Light discount card membership fee reimbursement
• Additional payments for Practice Educators
• Flexible working arrangements, including some home working
• Active employee networks and equality forums
• Access to independent confidential reporting (“Safe Place”)
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, registration with Social Work England, and completion of the ASYE or an equivalent pathway.

For more information, visit our website: www.wolvessocialworkjobs.com

As part of the interview process, candidates will undertake:

1. Children’s panel interview
2. Written exercise
3. Panel interview

Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 9th June 2025, with Children’s panel interviews on Saturday, 14th June 2025. Notifications will be sent after the closing date.

Note: A separate advert will be posted for Newly Qualified Social Workers supporting the ASYE programme.

For detailed responsibilities and requirements, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Working arrangements: Roles are assigned to fixed, field, or flexible work styles, with options for agile working to promote work-life balance. Please refer to the Job Description for specifics on your role’s work style.

Learn more about working at Wolverhampton Council, our culture, and policies here.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of our community, with awards and recognitions such as Disability Confident, Stonewall Silver Award, and RACE Code. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet essential criteria, regardless of background.

We support fair treatment of all employees and potential employees, including those with criminal convictions, through our DBS process. Learn more here.

Interested in an apprenticeship or role with a lower salary grade? Find out more here.

Attached documents: Job Description and Person Specification