Sandwell Children’s Trust
Sandwell Children’s Trust has been rated as a Good Provider. We firmly believe that the voice of the child should be at the centre of everything we do and are on an ambitious journey to ensure that children and families in Sandwell are safe and empowered to thrive.
Sandwell Deal – Benefits for Staff
- Market supplement of £2,500 per annum.
- Retention bonus of £2,000 in year 1, £3,000 in year 2 and £5,000 in year 3.
- Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long service recognition.
- Birthday off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement and 8 bank holidays, plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
- Local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6 %.
- Service awards for loyalty at 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years thereafter.
- Flexible working patterns; all roles have well‑defined career progression.
- Competitive expenses for mileage (55 p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
Position: Senior Social Worker – Fostering Service
We are recruiting Senior Social Workers to join the Fostering Service.
Salary: £45 339 – £50 726 per annum * and a relocation allowance of up to £6 500* plus excellent benefits. A retention bonus of up to £10 000 over 3 years is also offered.
Hybrid working – full time 37 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to working with foster carers.
- Act as a proactive member of the team around the child and foster family.
- Take a strengths‑based and relational approach to supporting children and families.
- Maintain a positive attitude and continually seek to improve the lived experiences of children living with Sandwell’s foster carers.
- Support care‑experienced young adults who stay put with their former carers.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Social work qualified, registered with Social Work England, and completed an ASYE programme in a children‑and‑families setting.
- At least 2 years post‑qualifying experience as a social worker, preferably within a Fostering Service.
- Excellent analytical skills to make informed decisions with a positive impact on the child’s journey.
- Strong listening skills and ability to ensure a child’s voice is heard.
- Self‑motivated, organised, and possessing effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Clear decision maker and good team worker.
- Ability to assess risk and knowledge of relevant procedures to manage and reduce risk.
- Experience of working with children in care (through other teams if applicable).
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures relating to fostering, looked‑after children and young people.
Application Process
To apply, visit the Sandwell Deal application page and complete an application form. https://sandwelldeal.co.uk/apply/
Additional Information
Sandwell Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.
Please note that pre‑employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education KCSIE Guidance 2022.
- Pay rate includes market supplement.
- Terms & Conditions apply to relocation allowance.
For further information on the role or working for us, email recruitment_childrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk and a member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call.
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