At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and children, ensuring their safety and empowerment.
- Company: Sandwell Children's Trust, a Good Provider focused on child welfare.
- Benefits: Generous salary, bonuses, annual leave, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of national reforms in a supportive, innovative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real difference in children's lives.
- Qualifications: Professional Social Work qualification and 2 years' experience in Children & Families.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Sandwell Children's Trust is a Good Provider that believes the voice of the child should be at the centre of everything we do.
We are on an ambitious journey to ensure that children and families in Sandwell are safe and empowered to thrive.
- What we can offer you
- A market supplement of £2,500 per annum.
- Retention bonus of £2,000 in year 1, £3,000 in year 2 and £5,000 in year 3.
- Generous annual leave of up to 31 days, plus 5 additional days for long‑service recognition.
- Your birthday is off paid in addition to annual leave entitlement, 8 bank holidays, and a concessionary day at Christmas.
- A generous local‑government career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.6 %.
- Service awards for 2, 5, 10 and every 5 years onwards.
- Flexible working patterns and well‑defined career progression for all roles.
- Competitive mileage expense (55p per mile) and subsistence, plus access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme.
Please visit The Sandwell Deal via https://sandwelldeal. co. uk/.
£45,339 – £50,726 per annum, plus excellent benefits.
Fixed‑term contract until 31 March 2028.
Hybrid working – full time 37 hours per week.
We are proud to create an environment where our employees are nurtured, caseloads are manageable and continuous professional development is encouraged.
With a culture of collaborative working and the child at the heart of everything we do, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Social Workers to join the Families First – National Reforms Pilot.
The Families First for Children Programme aims to improve how families are supported to enable children to remain safely within their own families and communities, and to ensure children are protected from harm both inside and outside the home.
This is a pilot locality at the forefront of reform, testing and embedding new ways of working under the Family Help model.
It is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, relationship‑focused team shaping the future of practice across the system.
We are looking for confident and reflective Social Workers who are passionate about high‑quality practice and keen to contribute to a test‑and‑learn environment.
The team has strong morale, supportive oversight, and a genuine commitment to innovation and improvement.
About you
- Recognised professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
- Completed your ASYE and have at least 2 years post‑qualifying experience in a Children & Families setting.
- Experience working in a children and families setting.
- Good knowledge of minimum standards and the ability to promote change in family life.
- Ability to analyse information and make informed decisions.
- Good knowledge of child development.
- Why Join Us
- Be at the forefront of the national reform in children’s social care.
- Work in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.
- Opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
So, if you think your future could lie with a ‘Good’ Team, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply please click on the link below to complete an application form and view the Sandwell Deal: https://sandwelldeal. co. uk/apply/.
By joining our team, you will be making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
We are dedicated to driving meaningful change and ensuring the best outcomes for those we serve.
It’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our Family.
Sandwell Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people.
If you require further information on the role or working for us please email recruitment_childrenstrust@sandwell. gov. uk and a member of our Recruitment Team will be happy to give you a call.
Please note that pre‑employment checks will be carried out in line with the Department for Education KCSIE Guidance 2022.
Pay rate is inclusive of market supplement.
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