Senior Social Worker - Child Protection & Court | Sandwell in West Bromwich

Senior Social Worker – Child Protection & Court (Permanent) Location: Sandwell, West Midlands Salary: £44,253 – £49,817 (dependent on experience) Retention Payment: £2,500 Contract: Permanent Pro Social Partners are working in partnership with Sandwell Children's Trust to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Child Protection & Court team. The Role * Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team. * Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues. * Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection plans and care proceedings. * Lead on PLO and care proceedings, writing high-quality court statements and care plans. * Give evidence in court and work alongside legal services and Children's Guardians. * Work with families and partner agencies to reduce risk and secure permanence for children. About You * A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration. * Experience of child protection and care proceedings work, including PLO and court. * Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes. * Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills. Why Sandwell Children's Trust? * £2,500 retention payment. * Regular reflective supervision and strong management support. * Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression. * A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme. To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities