Qualified Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Duration: 3 months initially, with a view to extension
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour, (£29.53 PAYE inc)

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team based in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, supporting them through high-quality statutory social work practice.

The Role: You will be responsible for working with children and young people who are looked after, ensuring their needs are met and that plans are outcome focused, timely, and child centred.

Key duties will include:

• Managing a caseload of children and young people in care
• Completing statutory visits in line with regulations and timescales
• Undertaking assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and reviews
• Supporting permanency planning, including long term fostering, reunification, and care proceedings where required
• Maintaining accurate, up to date case records and reports
• Working closely with carers, families, education, health, and other partner agencies
• Attending reviews, meetings, and court as required
• Ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to appropriately

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Recent experience within a Children in Care / Looked After Children team
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

About the Client: The local authority was rated “Good” by Ofsted following its 2023 inspection, highlighting a positive practice culture, supportive management, and a clear focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive pay rate of £33.30 per hour
• Supportive management and established team structures
• Opportunity for contract extensions
• Structured supervision and professional support
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered, subject to service needs

How to Apply: Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to
andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk