Senior Social Worker – Child Protection & Court (Permanent)

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands
Salary: £44,253 – £49,817 (dependent on experience)
Retention Payment: £2,500
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working in partnership with Sandwell Children's Trust to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Child Protection & Court team.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection plans and care proceedings.
• Lead on PLO and care proceedings, writing high-quality court statements and care plans.
• Give evidence in court and work alongside legal services and Children's Guardians.
• Work with families and partner agencies to reduce risk and secure permanence for children.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience of child protection and care proceedings work, including PLO and court.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Sandwell Children's Trust?

• £2,500 retention payment.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.