Qualified Social Worker - Care Leavers

🚨 Qualified Social Worker – Care Leavers (Care Experienced Team)
📍 Location: West Midlands
💷 Pay: £38 per hour
🗓 Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office

Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of care-experienced young people? We’re recruiting on behalf of a West Midlands Local Authority for a dedicated professional to join their Care Leavers Team. This is an exciting opportunity to support young people transitioning into independence—helping them not just survive, but thrive.
 
🔍 The Role
You'll work in a supportive and forward-thinking team, backed by an experienced Team Manager and a strong supervision framework—including monthly individual and group reflective sessions.
This dynamic service supports care-experienced young people with:

• Pathway planning
• Independent living skills
• Access to education, employment, and health services
• Emotional wellbeing and relationship support

You’ll manage a caseload that includes Children in Need, Child Protection, and Court work, and collaborate with professionals across safeguarding, health, police, and early help services.
 
 
👤 Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident, committed, and compassionate Qualified Social Worker who:
✅ Is registered with Social Work England
✅ Has 2+ years post-qualified experience
✅ Understands the challenges and strengths of care-experienced young people
✅ Has experience in Court, CIN, and CP work
✅ Builds strong, trust-based relationships with young people and partner agencies
✅ Uses a strengths-based, person-centred approach
✅ Is reflective, proactive, and always striving for better outcomes
 
🛠 In this role, you will:

• Carry out robust assessments and risk analysis
• Develop and implement person-centred care and pathway plans
• Communicate effectively with young people, families, and multi-agency partners
• Promote independence, dignity, and empowerment
• Contribute to positive and sustainable change for young people leaving care
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🌟 Why Choose Pertemps?
At Pertemps Social Care, we’re more than a recruitment agency—we’re your trusted career partner. When you work with us, you get:
✔️ A dedicated consultant with access to opportunities across the UK
✔️ Easy online registration
✔️ Full compliance support
✔️ Prompt, reliable weekly payroll
✔️ Exclusive referral scheme – earn £250 for every successful referral!
 
📍 Ideal for candidates travelling from: Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Derby, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford, Dudley, Walsall, Tamworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, and more across the West Midlands and East Midlands.
 
🗣️ Not quite the right fit?
We also recruit for roles across:

• Children’s Services (MASH, Court, CP, CLA, Duty & Assessment)
• Adults Social Work
• IROs, BIAs, OTs, Team Managers, Service Managers
• Residential & Registered Managers

 
📞 Contact us today to discuss your next move.
Ready to apply? Or know someone perfect for the role?
Let’s talk. 📩