Senior Social Worker Child Protection and 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 and 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 ..... full job details .....