Senior Social Worker – Child Protection & Court Teams
We are recruiting Senior Social Workers to join the Child Protection & Court Teams at Sandwell Children’s Trust, located in Oldbury. The role is fixed‑term until July 2027, full‑time (37 hours per week), hybrid working.
The Social Worker will work on the Families First Team, supporting families to keep children safe, promoting change in family life, and analysing information to make informed decisions. You will contribute to a pilot locality implementing the Family Help model and participate in a test‑and‑learn environment.
The role involves managing a caseload of children & families, providing high‑quality practice and maintaining professional standards.
Qualifications
- Recognised professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
- Completion of ASYE and at least 2 years post‑qualifying experience in a Children & Families setting.
- Good knowledge of child development.
- Proficient in minimum standards and ability to promote positive change in family life.
- Analytical skills and capacity to make informed decisions.
Benefits (Sandwell Deal)
- A market supplement of £2,500 per annum.
- Retention bonuses: £2,000 in year 1, £3,000 in year 2, £5,000 in year 3.
- Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long‑service recognition.
- Birthday off paid, additional to annual leave, and 8 bank holidays plus a concessionary day at Christmas.
- Local government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6 %.
- Service awards at 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years thereafter.
- Flexible working patterns and clear career progression.
- Competitive mileage and subsistence expenses (55 p per mile) and a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
- Pay rate inclusive of market supplement.
Sandwell Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, including children. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required.
If you require further information on the role or working for us, please email recruitment_childrenstrust@sandwell.gov.uk and a member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call.
Please note that pre‑employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education KCSIE Guidance 2022.
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