Social Worker - Children in Care

Liquid Personnel

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West Midlands Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Liquid Personnel are seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Worker with a strong commitment to improving the lives of children in care. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to join our client in the West Midlands as part of the Children in Care team.

In this role, you will support children and young people in care, helping them achieve permanency, stability, and positive long‑term outcomes. You will work collaboratively with families, carers, and a range of professionals to develop and implement tailored care plans that meet each child’s individual needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Local authority that values diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive and supportive.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary up to £43,421.
  • Generous annual leave allowance and annual leave purchase scheme.
  • Generous Pension Scheme.
  • Manageable caseloads.
  • High-quality professional support and guidance.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements supporting work life balance.

Requirements:

  • A proven track record in child protection and care planning, with significant experience in managing cases that involve court proceedings.
  • Degree/MA in Social Work, Dip SW, CSS or CQSW, or a Social Work England validated equivalent from another country.
  • Registration with Social Work England.
  • To have successfully completed the Assessed Year of Employment or an equivalent post qualifying pathway.

If this sounds like the role for you then please feel free to get in touch on 02038317685 or [email protected]

About this role

Summary

Manage child protection cases, develop care plans, work with families and court proceedings.

Job title

Social Worker - Children in Care

Experience level

significant experience

Industry

social services

Location requirements

West Midlands, on-site work only, no remote work allowed

Salary

up to £43,421

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

child protectioncare planningcourt proceedingssocial work registrationdegree in social work

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

children in carechild protectioncare planning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site