Social Worker – Permanency & Safeguarding (Hybrid)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Regular supervision and development

Stable management team

Job summary

Worcestershire County Council's Through Care team is seeking a permanent, full-time social worker to support children on long-term permanent plans across varied care arrangements. The post centers on direct practice with children, parents and carers, managing risk and contributing to court processes.

You will chair core group meetings, complete s47 enquiries, deliver evidence-based reports for the court, and liaise with partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in holistic assessments informing child protection planning.
• Strong understanding of public law work, including court orders such as care, supervision, special guardianship and placement orders, and how they affect children and families.
• Good understanding of permanency planning and timely decision-making within proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children, parents and carers to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings
• Manage risk and provide safety for children and families, including chairing monthly core group meetings
• Complete s47 enquiries where significant safeguarding concerns arise
• Deliver reports for child protection conference
• Provide clear, evidence-based analysis and recommendations to assist the court and families in decision-making
• Liaise effectively with partner agencies to support safe and timely outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements and local policy
• Contribute to service learning and development within a reflective, supportive team

Skills

Holistic assessment

Public law knowledge

Court hearings experience

Risk management

Communication with families

Job description

Worcestershire County Council's Through Care team is seeking a permanent, full-time social worker to support children on long-term permanent plans across varied care arrangements. The post centers on direct practice with children, parents and carers, managing risk and contributing to court processes.

You will chair core group meetings, complete s47 enquiries, deliver evidence-based reports for the court, and liaise with partner agencies.