Newly Qualified Social Worker – Children's Court Team
Salary: £36,363 – £40,777 (Grade 6) – 37 hours per week – Permanent full time.
In Wolverhampton we are ambitious for our social workers, passionate about excellent relational social work practice and courageous in our innovation, with leaders who are visible and responsive. We need people like you who want to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and will support us to deliver excellent services to the most vulnerable children in our City. At the award‑winning City of Wolverhampton Council, we work restoratively with children and families, building strong relationships and connections to help them find long‑lasting solutions.
Our Vision for the Children and Young People Services
* To develop respectful and empowering relationships with children, young people and families
* To ensure children are at the centre of everything we do
* High aspirations, high expectations
We are a forward‑thinking, responsive and innovative organisation and want our social workers to spend their time building relationships with families to achieve real, sustainable change. We focus on teams having manageable workloads and have a clear development pathway alongside a substantial training and development offer that is varied and responsive to practice challenges.
Responsibilities
* Be dedicated to working directly with children and families to ensure that their voices are heard and their needs are met.
* Have knowledge of relevant legislation, key social work models and theories.
* Employ analytical, assessment and negotiation skills.
* Maintain excellent time‑management and IT skills.
* Commit to delivering evidence‑based approaches in collaboration with colleagues.
* Operate passionately within the court arena, working with children and families.
* Show strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
* Collaborate effectively with partners and other agencies.
* Be registered with Social Work England.
Benefits
* A supportive ASYE programme with learning and guidance, including a protected workload.
* Dedicated support from an Advanced Practitioner who offers reflective sessions and 1:1 support.
* Supportive and flexible working arrangements.
* Permanent social workers and those on a fixed‑term contract as part of the ASYE programme can claim back their Social Work England fees.
* Reimbursement of Blue Light discount card membership fees.
* Fantastic learning and development offer, including access to Research in Practice for Adults and regular social work briefings and conferences.
* Social Work CPD / Career Pathway to support progression and development.
* Vibrant and active employee networks, including four staff equality forums (Race, Religion and Belief; Disability and Age; Gender, Maternity and Paternity and LGBT+).
* Commitment to employee wellbeing and a good work/life balance, including a strong employee assistance scheme.
Interview Process
Interviews will take place during the week commencing w/c 27th April 2026 and will include a written exercise, a panel interview, and participation from a young person on the panel.
For more information, contact Rebecca Workman at Rebecca.Workman@wolverhampton.gov.uk.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We strive to attract applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Gold Award Armed Forces Employer, and we offer guaranteed interview opportunities for those who meet the essential criteria for the post. We have received the Stonewall Gold Award and the RACE Code Quality Mark, and we value an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, regardless of offending background. DBS checks will be used as required. Information about DBS findings will not be used to discriminate against any individual on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.
Attached Documents
Newly Qualified Social Worker JD PS.pdf
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