Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care
Location: Birmingham
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Duration: 3 months initially, with a view to extension
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour, (£29.53 PAYE inc)
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team based in Birmingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, supporting them through high-quality statutory social work practice.
The Role: You will be responsible for working with children and young people who are looked after, ensuring their needs are met and that plans are outcome focused, timely, and child centred.
Key duties will include:
Managing a caseload of children and young people in care
Completing statutory visits in line with regulations and timescales
Undertaking assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and reviews
Supporting permanency planning, including long term fostering, reunification, and care proceedings where required
Maintaining accurate, up to date case records and reports
Working closely with carers, families, education, health, and other partner agencies
Attending reviews, meetings, and court as required
Ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to appropriatelyRequirements:
Qualified Social Worker (Degree or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England
Recent experience within a Children in Care / Looked After Children team
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures
Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)About the Client: The local authority was rated “Good” by Ofsted following its 2023 inspection, highlighting a positive practice culture, supportive management, and a clear focus on improving outcomes for children and young people.
What’s on Offer:
Competitive pay rate of £33.30 per hour
Supportive management and established team structures
Opportunity for contract extensions
Structured supervision and professional support
Flexible working arrangements may be considered, subject to service needsHow to Apply: Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to
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