Advanced Practitioner - Social Care Qualified

Locum Advanced Social Worker – Children in Care Team
Birmingham, West Midlands
£33.30 per hour (Umbrella)

We are recruiting experienced Advanced Social Workers to join the Children in Care Hub in Birmingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people in care, helping to achieve positive outcomes through effective care planning, permanence planning, and high-quality social work practice.

You will manage a caseload of children aged 0–18, undertaking statutory work including care proceedings, assessments, direct work, and preparing children for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children in care and provide child-focused interventions.
• Undertake permanency planning including fostering, Special Guardianship, adoption, and reunification planning.
• Manage care proceedings from Interim Care Orders through to final outcomes.
• Complete assessments, reports, and accurate case recording.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Promote positive outcomes and independence skills for young people.

Requirements:

• Social Work qualification and active Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience in Children’s Services.
• Experience working with children in care, court proceedings, and permanency planning.
• Strong direct work, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• £33.30 per hour (Umbrella).
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.
• Immediate start available.

Apply today to find out more about this excellent locum opportunity. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon