Social Worker – Looked After Children
3 days ago
Job Title: Social Worker – Looked After ChildrenLocation: WalsallWorking structure: Hybrid (3 days office-based / 2 days WFH)Pay Rate: £33.30 per hourJob Description: Liquid Personnel is recruiting passionate and experienced Social Workers to join our client’s Looked After Children Team in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the safety, stability, and well-being of children in care. The position offers a hybrid working model, giving you flexibility while maintaining strong team connections. What will your responsibilities be? Manage a caseload of children who are in the care of the local authority. Develop, implement, and regularly review care plans tailored to each child’s needs. Ensure children’s placements (foster care, residential care, kinship care) are safe, stable, and supportive. Promote the child’s health, education, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring access to appropriate services. Maintain regular contact with children through statutory visits and direct work. Prepare and present reports for Looked After Child Reviews. Work closely with birth families, carers, schools, health professionals, and other agencies. Support children through transitions, including reunification with family, adoption, or leaving care. Advocate for the child’s voice to be heard in all aspects of planning and decision-making. Benefits: Competitive pay rate of £33.30 per hour. Flexible hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). Access to ongoing training and professional development. Supportive management and a collaborative team culture. Qualifications & Experience: To be successful in this role you must have, Social Work England registration Eligible to work in the UK Hold a full UK driving licence Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Why Liquid Personnel? Free DBS and compliance service Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
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Social Worker Looked After Children
7 days ago
Walsall, United Kingdom Liquid Personnel Full timeJob Title:Social Worker - Looked After ChildrenLocation: WalsallWorking structure: Hybrid (3 days office-based / 2 days WFH)Pay Rate: 33.30 per hourJob Description:Liquid Personnel is recruiting passionate and experienced Social Workers to join our clients Looked After Children Team in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in...
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Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Walsall, United Kingdom Eden Brown Synergy Full timeSocial Worker - Children in Care | Walsall Council | £40 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Walsall, West Midlands Service Area: Children in Care (CIC) / Looked After Children (LAC) Contract Type: Interim / Agency Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid working available About the Role Walsall Council is seeking experienced Children in Care Social Workers to...
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Social Worker
3 weeks ago
Walsall, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Full timeSocial Worker - Children in Care Walsall Council Pay Rate: £28.55 per hour Full-time | Temporary Contract Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Walsall Council is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Children in Careteam, where your expertise and compassion will...
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Social Worker
3 weeks ago
Walsall, United Kingdom Eden Brown Synergy Full timeSocial Worker - Children in Care | Walsall Council | £40 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Walsall, West Midlands Service Area: Children in Care (CIC) / Looked After Children (LAC) Contract Type: Interim / Agency Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid working available About the Role Walsall Council is seeking experienced Children in Care Social Workers to join our...
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Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Walsall, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full timeSocial Worker - Children in Care Walsall Council Pay Rate: £28.55 per hour Full-time | Temporary Contract Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Walsall Council is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Children in Care team, where your expertise and compassion...
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Social Worker
3 weeks ago
Walsall, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full timeSocial Worker - Children in Care Walsall Council Pay Rate: £28.55 per hour Full-time | Temporary Contract Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Walsall Council is seeking dedicated professionals to join our Children in Care team, where your expertise and compassion...
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Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Walsall, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full timeAbout the Role Walsall Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by providing high-quality social work support and care planning. Location: Civic Centre, Walsall (with flexibility to work from home and...
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Social Worker
5 days ago
Walsall, United Kingdom Opus People Solutions Ltd Full timeAbout the Role Walsall Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by providing high-quality social work support and care planning. Location: Civic Centre, Walsall (with flexibility to work from home and the...
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Social Worker
5 days ago
Walsall, United Kingdom OPUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED Full timeAbout the RoleWalsall Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by providing high-quality social work support and care planning.Location:Civic Centre, Walsall (with flexibility to work from home and the...
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Social Worker
5 days ago
Walsall, United Kingdom OPUS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED Full timeAbout the RoleWalsall Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by providing high-quality social work support and care planning.LocationCivic Centre, Walsall (with flexibility to work from home and the...
