Looked After Children Social Worker Location: West Midlands Contract: Full-time Permanent Salary: Competitive + market supplements + benefits Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates (optional line can remove if needed) About the Role We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Looked After Children (LAC) Social Worker to join our supportive and forward-thinking Children s Services team in the West Midlands. You will play a key role in improving outcomes for children and young people in care, ensuring they receive the highest standard of support, stability, and safeguarding. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will build meaningful relationships with children and families, promote their emotional wellbeing, and support permanency planning through fostering, adoption, and long-term care pathways. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of looked-after children in accordance with statutory guidance and local procedures Undertake regular visits, assessments, and reviews to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and progress of children in care Develop and implement care plans that promote stability, identity, and positive outcomes Work closely with foster carers, residential settings, schools, health professionals, and wider support networks Prepare high-quality reports and present evidence in court when required Advocate for the rights and aspirations of children and young people Engage in reflective supervision and contribute to continuous service i