Qualified Social Worker – Safeguarding & Care Planning
V49109578
£33.30 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Birmingham, West Midlands
Social Care
Posted 2 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
📍 Location: West Midlands
💷 Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour (via agency)
Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker ready for your next challenge? Join a Children’s Services team in a West Midlands Local Authority recently rated GOOD by Ofsted – a recognition of its commitment to quality practice, early intervention, and positive outcomes for children and families.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic and supportive Safeguarding & Care Planning team that works closely with children, families, and professionals to ensure timely, effective, and child-centred support.
🌟 What You’ll Be Doing:
As a key member of the team, your role will include:
- Managing a complex caseload, including Child Protection, PLO, and Court work.
- Undertaking high-quality assessments, including parenting and viability assessments.
- Preparing robust reports (e.g. CPRs, Annex A, final evidence) that inform key decisions.
- Conducting direct work with children and families to assess risk and plan interventions.
- Coordinating with multi-agency partners to deliver holistic, joined-up support.
- Contributing to permanency planning, ensuring children's long-term needs are prioritised.
- Taking part in regular supervision and reflective practice to support your development.
✅ What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking an experienced practitioner who brings:
- Social Work England registration and a recognised Social Work qualification.
- 4+ years’ experience in statutory children’s services, including court work.
- Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and safeguarding legislation.
- Proven expertise in permanency planning and risk assessment.
- Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.
- A trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to practice.
- The ability to engage children and families creatively and effectively.
🧠 Why This Role?
- Join an Ofsted-rated GOOD authority that values professional development.
- Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking team that supports your growth.
- Access monthly reflective supervision and training opportunities.
- Make a real, lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
🤝 Why Work Through Pertemps?
- A dedicated recruitment consultant with access to roles UK-wide.
- Fast, streamlined registration process.
- Weekly payroll and referral bonuses.
- Full compliance support and exclusive agency benefits.
📍 Ideal for Social Workers Based In or Near:
Birmingham, Coventry, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Rugby, Nuneaton, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Leicester, Banbury, and surrounding West Midlands areas.
💬 Not the Right Fit?
We also recruit across the full spectrum of social work roles – including MASH, IRO, Court, Adults, and Management.
💰 Refer a friend and earn £250 with our generous referral scheme!
📩 Ready to take the next step?
Apply now or contact us to find out more. 👇
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