About the Role Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join the Children Looked After ServiceThis is a hybrid role, combining office-based work at The Guildhall in Shrewsbury with travel across the county to support children, families, and placement providers. Key Responsibilities Maintain and manage your own caseload, with support and supervision from your Team Manager. Complete a range of assessments informed by direct engagement with children, young people, and their families. Progress and monitor children's care and pathway plans, ensuring they receive the right level of support at the right time. Carry out statutory visits to children placed at home, in foster care, and within residential settings, in line with CLA requirements. Lead and coordinate key meetings such as care planning, risk management, placement stability discussions, PEPs, and reviews. Provide information, guidance, and support to children and families to help resolve difficulties and promote positive outcomes. Undertake court-related work where necessary, including responsibilities linked to revocation of care orders, SGO applications, and placement orders. Participate in the team duty system as required. Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive electronic case records in line with council policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with parents, carers, guardians, and multi-agency professionals to ensure a joined approach to care and support. Skills Qualified Social Worker Strong understanding of legislation and best practice relating to looked-after children Ability to build effective, compassionate working relationships with children, families, and partner agencies Reliable, organised, and confident in managing a varied caseload Willingness and ability to travel across Shropshire as required 3 Years post qualifying experience If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.