Salary
Up to £48,226 per year
Hours
Permanent full-time, Monday to Friday with flexible working
About The Role
We are looking for experienced social workers passionate about providing a high‑quality service to vulnerable children, young people and their families that positively promotes their welfare and life changes.
These roles will be based in our modern offices in Chelmunds Place and the Bluebell Centre in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull.
Our Offer to You
* Competitive Salaries – up to £48,226 per annum (within the top three in the region, as confirmed by independent pay analysis)
* Manageable workloads – allowing you the time to give dedicated support where it is needed.
* Guaranteed regular supervision, to ensure you feel supported and are on the right track.
* Local government pension – 6.8% (subject to annual review/change) section contribution.
* Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 30 days after five years’ service and the opportunity to buy up to 10 days’ additional leave per year.
* Flexible working – including a flexi time scheme and hybrid working.
* Professional development – high‑quality year‑round training and coaching and in‑house academic programmes (Practice Education Award) via our Children’s Social Care Academy in partnership with Bournemouth University.
* Clear career pathways through to Advanced Practitioner, specialist roles and leadership and management.
* Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to independent, free and confidential support and advice.
* Training on and use of Magic Notes (AI) – to enable you to spend more time working directly with our children, young people and their families.
* Relocation Package – up to £6,500 towards the cost of moving house (terms and conditions apply).
About You
* A professional Social Worker qualification and current Social Work England registration.
* Significant post‑qualifying experience.
* A solution‑focused approach.
* A sound knowledge of current national and regional social work policies/practices and relevant childcare legislation.
* A driving licence and own vehicle (essential for the post due to its travel demands). Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
About Us
We place children and young people at the heart of all we do to enable them to achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives. We are ambitious in building a stronger Solihull for our children, families and workforce. Connecting Families is our practice framework, grounded in restorative practice and a systematic approach that places partnership and relationship‑based work at its core.
Following our recent Ofsted Good rating, strong permanent leadership, and commitment to social care reforms, there has never been a better time to join Solihull Children’s Services.
Contact Us
To apply, please click the link. Or if you have a specific question regarding these opportunities, please contact:
Sara Jefferies – Operations Manager – sjefferies@solihull.gov.uk
Toni Clifton – Operations Manager – toni.clifton@solihull.gov.uk
Closing Date
30 June 2026
Further Information
This post will require a DBS check. This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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