Exciting Times for Specialist Social Work in Walsall
Walsall Council is looking for a Newly Qualified Social Worker to undertake an ASYE programme or an experienced Social Work practitioner (Adults or Children’s Social Care) to join our team.
Newly Qualified Social Workers: G8 £39,152 – £41,771 per annum (Pro rata to hours worked)
Experienced Social Workers: G9 £42,839 – £46,142 per annum (Pro rata to hours worked)
Positions available: 2 x 37 hour posts, 1 x 30 hour post, 1 x 18.5 hour post.
Ref: SS00226
Our Equality Statement
We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in Walsall. We are committed to promoting equality and anti‑discriminatory practice.
We welcome applications from:
* people of all cultures, races, ethnicities and religions
* people of different genders, ages, and sexual orientation
* people with disabilities
Our Offer to You
We offer hybrid working, Flexible Working and Flexi Time Policies, local and national benefits (including discounted local gym memberships), robust supervision, Annual Performance Conversations, Personal Development Plans, and payment of Social Work England registration fees.
We are looking for both newly qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our existing adult social care teams. You will collaborate with people, social care and health colleagues to co‑produce strengths based care and support plans.
Our Vacancies
Roles are available in the Adult’s Mental Health Team and Learning Disabilities Team. We are currently looking to expand our social worker team across adult social care.
For further information or an informal chat, please contact Selina Belle, Team Manager – Mental Health, 01922653503 or selina.belle@walsall.gov.uk.
Read more about our benefits at https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us
Closing Date: 12th May 2026
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time spent abroad and provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) for those periods.
All successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure identity and integrity of employees who have access to official information.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Complete the work history and qualifications sections; do not include a CV.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over‑reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application – particularly your 'Supporting Information' – reflects your own voice.
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