Locum Advanced Social Worker – Children in Care Team
Birmingham, West Midlands
£33.30 per hour (Umbrella)
We are recruiting experienced Advanced Social Workers to join the Children in Care Hub in Birmingham.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people in care, helping to achieve positive outcomes through effective care planning, permanence planning, and high-quality social work practice.
You will manage a caseload of children aged 0–18, undertaking statutory work including care proceedings, assessments, direct work, and preparing children for adulthood.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a caseload of children in care and provide child-focused interventions.
* Undertake permanency planning including fostering, Special Guardianship, adoption, and reunification planning.
* Manage care proceedings from Interim Care Orders through to final outcomes.
* Complete assessments, reports, and accurate case recording.
* Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
* Promote positive outcomes and independence skills for young people.
Requirements:
* Social Work qualification and active Social Work England registration.
* Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience in Children’s Services.
* Experience working with children in care, court proceedings, and permanency planning.
* Strong direct work, assessment, and report-writing skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
What’s on Offer:
* £33.30 per hour (Umbrella).
* Hybrid working opportunities.
* Supportive team environment.
* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.
* Immediate start available.
Apply today to find out more about this excellent locum opportunity. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon