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Are you passionate about making a difference to children lives who are placed in local authority foster care?&nbsp;You’ll play a critical role in supporting children in understanding their birth identity and supervising their time with birth parents.&nbsp;Children and their families are the centre of everything we do, and we’re looking for people to join us who have the skills to encourage and help maintain positive relationships between children and parents. We work with very vulnerable children and so we must ensure we maintain professional relationships whilst managing complex family needs and behaviours.Our Family Time Workers are crucial when it comes to supporting vulnerable children and families in our community and with flexible working you can fit work around your own commitments.There is a weekend rota and 1 in 4 weekends are worked to support our families. This is a permanent full time post based in Leek however you will be expected to travel both within and outside of county at times.Main Responsibilities In this role you'll:<ul><li>work with very vulnerable children and families including significant others such as grandparents and friends.</li><li>be passionate about making a difference to children's lives who are placed in local authority foster care</li><li>play a critical role in supporting children in understanding their birth identity and supervising their time with birth parents. maintain professional relationships whilst managing complex family needs and behaviours.</li><li>support families to spend quality time together when they can’t live together and supports children in getting to and from school where absolutely necessary and to and from their time with their families.</li><li>be expected to keep clear and detailed notes of the sessions that you supervise, which will be then stored in line with our recording policy.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate As well as a passion for helping and supporting children and their families you’ll need to have:<ul><li>A minimum NVQ 3 in working with children and families or equivalent experience of working with children and families</li><li>Experience of direct work with children, their families and carers in a statutory or voluntary agency which provides services to vulnerable children and their families</li><li>Experience in the use of IT including Microsoft packages</li><li>&nbsp;An understanding of child development and the effect of stress and trauma on child development</li><li>An understanding of the key pieces of policy, guidance and legislation which govern children’s social care</li><li>Have access to a vehicle and a driving licence</li></ul>You will also need to be flexible to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed to ensure we can provide support to families at suitable times. This might be working earlier some days doing school runs and family time in the mornings.&nbsp;Then other days it could be starting later so you can do school pick ups and family time after school. &nbsp;We do our rota’s around a month in advance though, so there’s plenty of opportunity to make your working hours work for you.Interviews will be held: Thursday 18 December 2025.For an informal chat about the roles, please contact: Alison Machin, Team Manager -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:alison.machin@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">alison.machin@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;Our Recruitment Process:&nbsp;We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

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Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.Working with us means collaborating across our different teams, and sharing best practice, knowledge, and experience to continually improve the way we do things. Support is important, as we work in a big county with some diverse challenges – but together we can meet all kinds of needs and demands.If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.We also have a career progression framework in place to support you which also includes:<ul><li>Practice Educator Programme</li><li>Aspiring Social Work &nbsp;Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programme.</li></ul>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.You can find out more about working here and our social worker career pathways <a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/" target="_blank">here.</a>This role is based in Newcastle in the Assessment and Staying Together Team and you will be working with families across the continuum of need from child In need through to the conclusion of care proceedings.&nbsp;We are a team of 7 made up of 3 Social Workers, 2 Advanced Practitioners and a Social Work Practice Lead led by an experienced Team Manager. We have good levels of staff retention which we believe is due to ensuring staff feel supported and part of a wider team all striving to achieve the best for the children and families we support. The district consists of a Duty Team, 3 Assessment and Staying Together Teams and 2 Child in Care Teams. &nbsp;There are two roles available, one full time ( 37 hours) and one part-time (18.5 hours), please indicate your preference on the application form.Main Responsibilities As an advanced social worker you will:<ul><li>be responsible for completing your statutory duties in co ordinating the child’s plan, reviewing and ensuring that our children are seen and heard.</li><li>undertake section 47 investigations</li><li>undertake placement of children into Local Authority care, when it is agreed they can no longer remain at home</li><li>be responsible for the completion of both Private and Public law reports</li><li>be responsible for referring into our centralised services for specialist support/ services.</li><li>offer&nbsp;informal and formal mentoring to less experienced social workers, and use&nbsp;your practice wisdom to champion specific areas of practice.</li><li>work within the framework of legislation, agreed council policies and procedures to work with or on behalf of children, young people and their families, to improve their well-being, and promote their independence.</li><li>work within a District Model and will work closely with your colleagues in Early Help, Children in Care and Care Leavers and Children with Disabilities Team. As well as our colleagues in health and education.</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You will be an experienced social worker and have:<ul><li>a&nbsp;social work degree and be Social Work England (SWE) registered.</li><li>post qualifying experience of&nbsp;working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care.</li><li>knowledge of legislation and guidance underpinning delivery of children’s social care e.g. Children's Act, Working Together, Adoption Act, Every Child Matters.</li><li>full UK Driving Licence.</li><li>experience in mentoring.</li><li>demonstrated ability in improving outcomes for children and young people</li><li>examples of creative social work practice to keep children and young people within their families where safe to do so.</li></ul>But above all, you will bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it is safe to do so.For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Sarah Lovatt, Team Manager on email sarah.lovatt<a href="mailto:kayleigh.harold@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:gareth.walker@staffordshire.gov.uk%C2%A0" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a>or on 01782 296290.Interview date: 18 December 2025Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Advanced Social Worker

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We have an exciting new opportunity for a social worker in our Assessment and Staying Together team based in Tamworth.&nbsp;
Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.
If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.
We are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience of&nbsp;working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care.
A career progression framework is in place to support you which also includes:
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<li>Practice Educator Programme.</li>
<li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programmes.</li>
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We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.
For more information on working in at Staffordshire and our social worker career pathway, please visit <a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a>
Main Responsibilities
You will:
<ul>
<li>be working with families across the continuum of need from Child In Need through to the conclusion of Care Proceedings.</li>
<li>Working within a District Model you will work closely with your colleagues in Early Help, Children in Care and Care Leavers and Children with Disabilities Team. In addition, to&nbsp;our colleagues in health and education.</li>
<li>be responsible for completing the&nbsp;statutory duties in co ordinating the child’s plan, reviewing and ensuring that our children are seen and heard.</li>
<li>Undertake section 47 investigations</li>
<li>Undertake placement of children into Local Authority care, when it is agreed they can no longer remain at home</li>
<li>Be responsible for the completion of both Private and Public law reports</li>
<li>Be responsible for referring into our centralised services for specialist support/ services.</li>
</ul>
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll need:
<ul>
<li>A qualified Social Worker</li>
<li>Registered with Social Work England.</li>
<li>Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle</li>
<li>Ideally have completed their ASYE before starting this role</li>
</ul>
But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.
For an informal chat about the roles, please contact: Heather Kliner on email at: <a href="mailto:heather.kliner1@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">heather.kliner1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>
Interviews will be held on week commencing 8th December 2025
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;
As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Children's Social Worker

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Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that.If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.We are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience of&nbsp;working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care.A career progression framework is in place to support you which also includes:<ul><li>Practice Educator Programme.</li><li>Aspiring Senior Practice Lead and Aspiring Team Manager programmes.</li><li>We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership.</li></ul>To see more on this visit : <a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a>You will be based in Tamworth.Main Responsibilities You’ll be:<ul><li>&nbsp;key in the support and coaching our Social Workers.&nbsp;</li><li>encourage and ensure that there’s a focus upon quality of practice but also on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.</li><li>Manage a complex allocation of children</li><li>Share in day-to-day care management tasks with the team manager, promoting a restorative approach to working with children and families, making decisions and providing advice and guidance to social workers with regard to child in need, Child Protection and Child in Care and Care Proceedings, in consultation with the manager, and chairing of strategy meetings, complex Child in Need and Core Group meetings.</li><li>Coordinate and facilitate team group supervision</li><li>Promote effective multi agency service delivery, and restorative practice with partner agencies.</li><li>Ensure the team work towards achieving key service delivery objectives to ensure satisfactory team performance against key performance indicators.</li><li>Mentor Social Work colleagues through assistance with complex cases including Care Proceedings work to support the professional development of newly qualified social workers</li><li>Be responsible for the provision of practice placements for students and support social workers undertaking the practice assessment and workload management of social work students in the team</li><li>Provide professional supervision to unqualified staff (including students and sessional workers) including identifying training needs.</li><li>Lead on or contribute to projects as directed by the team manager</li></ul>The Ideal Candidate You'll need to:<ul><li>be a Qualified Social Worker with&nbsp;post qualifying experience</li><li>a registered with Social Work England</li><li>Have a current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle&nbsp;</li></ul>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.For more information about this vacancy or for an informal chat please contact Heather Kliner, Team Manager on email<a href="mailto:heather.kliner1@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">&nbsp;heather.kliner1@staffordshire.gov.uk</a><a href="mailto:layla.pace@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Interviews will be held week commencing 8th December 2025.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Advanced Children's Social Worker

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Make a real difference where it matters most.
Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career?&nbsp;
Join our dedicated Assessment and Staying Together Teams on a &nbsp;in Tamworth where your work will directly impact the lives of vulnerable children and families. &nbsp;
This role offers a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community while benefiting from a supportive and adaptable working environment.
While flexible working arrangements are supported, you will be expected to work from the office or within the district an average of 3 days per week.
If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you.
To see more about working at Staffordshire visit : <a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/children-families/" target="_blank">Children &amp; Families - Careers at Staffordshire</a>
Main Responsibilities
You will:
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<li>Lead on the delivery of the statutory responsibilities of the Authority relating to children’s safeguarding (in the broadest sense) under the Children and Families Act 2017 and it’s contextual framework through Working Together 2015 and other relevant legislation e.g. Education Act 1996, Children Act 1989, Adoption &amp; Children Act 2006 etc</li>
<li>Provide the highest level of professional leadership, motivation and direction to a team of qualified social workers, family practitioners.</li>
<li>Lead a team of practitioners and manage the day to day practice and the safe allocation of work and to ensure these are progressed in accordance with the statutory frameworks.</li>
<li>Ensure that effective professional practice and supervision is delivered throughout the team following the principles of the knowledge and skills statements for social workers and in adherence with Children and Social Work Act 2017</li>
<li>Identify and embed service improvements through audits, quality assurance, identifying training, benchmarking and the interpretation and dissemination of legislation</li>
</ul>
The Ideal Candidate
You will have:
<ul>
<li>a professional social work qualification</li>
<li>an additional professional qualification in a related area or evidence which can demonstrate skills, knowledge and ability e.g. Practice Educator</li>
<li>experience of working at a senior level within a local authority</li>
<li>knowledge of managing social workers and others within a single or multi-professional team</li>
<li>experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams in a partnership environment.</li>
</ul>
“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;
Interviews will be held during the week starting 22nd December 2025.&nbsp;
Don’t feel you meet all the requirements? We value transferable skills, experiences, and qualifications so consider applying anyway or for an informal chat about the role please contact &nbsp;Olu Kolawole, District Lead at: <a href="mailto:oluwemimo.kolawole@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">oluwemimo.kolawole</a><a href="mailto:xxx@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or Fiona Creighton , Deputy District Lead at<a href="mailto:fiona.creighton@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">&nbsp;fiona.creighton@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;
As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Children's Social Work Team Manager

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Birmingham? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service in the Child Protection Enquiry Team.We are committed to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals. As a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will:<ul> <li>Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.</li> <li>Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.</li> <li>Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’.</li> <li>Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.</li> <li>Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and deliver child protection plans where necessary.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.</li> <li>Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.</li> <li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are 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. </li></ul>There will also be a webinar being held for those interested in finding out more about the roles and the service, this will be held at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025, please use the link <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODMzMDY4NzctMzE2Ny00NTI1LTkyZjUtYWE5N2NlOGM3Mzcz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22699ace67-d2e4-4bcd-b303-d2bbe2b9bbf1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ca820960-f5fc-432b-a661-be7f07ccc6fe%22%7d" target="_blank">Click here</a> and please register your interest by emailing <a href="mailto:Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> BenefitsHelp us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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Birmingham Children's Trust

Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner - Child Protection Enquiry Team (East)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Birmingham? Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service in the Child Protection Enquiry Team.We are committed to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals.As a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will:<ul> <li>Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.</li> <li>Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.</li> <li>Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’.</li> <li>Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.</li> <li>Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and deliver child protection plans where necessary.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.</li> <li>Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.</li> <li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000</li> <li>Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are 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. </li></ul>There will also be a webinar being held for those interested in finding out more about the roles and the service, this will be held at 5.00pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025, please use the link <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODMzMDY4NzctMzE2Ny00NTI1LTkyZjUtYWE5N2NlOGM3Mzcz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22699ace67-d2e4-4bcd-b303-d2bbe2b9bbf1%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22ca820960-f5fc-432b-a661-be7f07ccc6fe%22%7d" target="_blank">Click here</a> to join the webinar and please register your interest by emailing <a href="mailto:Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Joinus@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> BenefitsHelp us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence. Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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We have 4 Children’s Disability teams across the county, and they provide specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities.These are small teams of highly dedicated Social Workers that support children and families to reach the best outcomes in a timely manner, enabling them to live their lives to the full. We also are supported by a team of skilled Family Practitioners who assist in facilitating behaviour management work and undertaking direct work.Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our County. They take pride in supporting children and families and we’re equally proud to help them give their best in whatever ways we can. That’s why you can expect everything from agile and flexible working options to exceptional learning and development if you join our team. You can also expect our commitment to creating the best service we can.Working with us means collaborating across our different teams, and sharing best practice, knowledge, and experience to continually improve the way we do things. Support is important, as we work in a big county with some diverse challenges – but together we can meet all kinds of needs and demands.Main Responsibilities You will be:<ul>
<li>based within a small team of between seven and eight&nbsp;social workers.</li>
<li>holding and managing a workload of children and young people and prioritising all work</li>
<li>undertaking&nbsp;direct work with children and their families and their carers which provides high support and high challenge and aims to support families to find solutions to their own challenges.</li>
<li>providing high quality and timely assessments and reports in the agreed format for Court’s, Child Protection Case Conferences, Statutory Reviews and any other forum</li>
<li>maintaining client records&nbsp;</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate You will:<ul>
<li>be a Qualified Social Worker with post qualification experience working directly with children and families and be committed to supporting children to remain with their families.</li>
<li>be registered with Social Work England.</li>
<li>have excellent communication skills and &nbsp;the ability to build relationships with children, families and other professionals.</li>
<li>be a team player.</li>
<li>have the ability to engage and communicate with disabled children and be committed to ensuring the children on your case load receive the best quality service.</li>
</ul>But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so.For more information about these vacancies, please contact Natasha Davies, Team Manager, on <a href="mailto:natasha.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">natasha.davies@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>, or 01785 895787Interviews are expected to take place on 4th December.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.

Social Worker

Interview date: We are looking to arrange interviews with candidates individually as and when required. We have a fantastic new opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Kinship Assessment Team, as our Senior Social Worker. As our Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing our caseloads of Kinship assessments including fostering and special guardianship assessments, through both private and public law proceedings. As a member of our Kinship Assessment Teams, you will be joining a welcoming, experienced, highly supportive and stable service which works hard and celebrates our achievements and good practice. We work closely and cooperatively with our colleagues within the Fostering Service as well as our Safeguarding and Children in Care colleagues and legal representatives. It has never been a more exciting time to work for Birmingham Children’s Trust’s Family and Friends Service, as we continue our progressive journey to implement improvements for our children, kinship carers as well as our dedicated workforce.We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and strive to be an outstanding fostering service!This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham, and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. About you<ul> <li>You must be a qualified Social Worker and registered with SWE. </li> <li>Experience of working with kinship carers.</li> <li>Ability in providing an outstanding service to all of our kinship carers and children who are placed within our service.</li> <li>Experience of completing high quality, analytical court reports within strict court timescales is desirable, as the work is interesting, often complex and challenging but is crucial to achieving placement stability and permanence for our children.</li> <li>Ability to work on your own initiative and be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with colleagues.</li> <li>Solid understanding of relevant care planning and fostering legislation and be able to confidently work within fostering regulations, national minimum standards and safeguarding procedures.</li> <li>You will have assessment and report writing skills that are analytical, evidence based and demonstrate professional curiosity and respectful challenge.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000 and a Retention payment of up to £5,000 subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service. </li> <li>Free on-site parking. </li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are 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.</li> <li>We are also happy to consider those who are looking for part time working patterns. </li></ul>Want to know more?If you're interested in this brilliant opportunity and would like to have informal chat for more information, please reach out to: Lucy Kershaw - <a href="mailto:Lucy.Kershaw@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Lucy.Kershaw@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> Natasha Al-Mossili - <a href="mailto:natasha.al-mossili@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">natasha.al-mossili@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> Cherie Lyster - <a href="mailto:Cherie.Lyster@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Cherie.Lyster@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> BenefitsHelp us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.





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