Children's SSW - Fostering Team - Walsall
Walsall Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children’s Social Worker (SSW) to join our Fostering Team. This vital role involves working with children and young people in foster care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and developmental needs are met. You will be part of a supportive team, committed to making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children in our community.
As a Children’s SSW, your key responsibilities will include:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and foster families to determine suitability and support needs.
- Developing and implementing care plans that cater to the individual needs of children in foster care.
- Providing ongoing support and supervision to foster families, ensuring they have the tools and resources necessary to provide the best care.
- Collaborating with other professionals, such as educators, healthcare providers, and child psychologists, to address the holistic needs of children.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and reports in compliance with local and national policies.
To be considered for this role, candidates must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:
- A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Experience working within children’s services, particularly in fostering or adoption settings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
In addition to a competitive salary, Walsall Council offers a range of benefits to support your professional growth and well-being, including ongoing training opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in Walsall. If you are passionate about fostering and child welfare, we encourage you to apply.
Walsall
Temporary
Children's SSW - Fostering Team - Walsall
Walsall - Occupational Therapist - CHILDRENS Team
Added 07/04/2026
Eden Brown synergy are currently recruiting for Walsall Council who are looking for Children's Occupational Therapist Children's Occupational Therapist - Walsall Rate: Up to £30 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Contract: Locum We are currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist to join the Children's Team in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled OT with strong paediatric experience and sound clinical reasoning to make a meaningful impact on children and families. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments and reviews within the home environment Provide professional advice, guidance, and signposting...
Walsall - Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team - Hybrid(one day in the office)
Added 25/07/2026
Join our dedicated team in Walsall as a Supervising Social Worker within the Fostering Team. This hybrid role allows you to work one day in the office and the rest from home, offering you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting and supervising foster carers, ensuring that the highest standards of care are maintained. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting regular supervision and support meetings with foster carers. Assessing and preparing foster carers...
Walsall - Supervising Social Worker - Fostering Team - Hybrid(one day in the office)
Added 24/07/2026
Supervising Social Worker - Fostering TeamWalsall CouncilPay Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)Location: WS1 1TP, WalsallWorking Pattern: Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Team at Walsall Council.This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated fostering service, supporting foster carers to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children and young people. You will supervise and support foster carers, undertake assessments and reviews, and work closely with partner agencies to ensure positive outcomes for children in care.You will play a...
Hertfordshire - Team Manager - Childrens Assessment Team
Added 17/04/2026
Team Manager - Dacorum Assessment Team Location: Hertfordshire County Council Pay Rate: £45.50 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum / AgencyEden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join the Dacorum Assessment Team in Hertfordshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with a background in frontline children's services, particularly within assessment and safeguarding.This role is ideal for a confident practitioner who can manage performance, lead from the front, and ensure high-quality decision-making within statutory timeframes.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and oversee incoming contacts and referrals, ensuring processing within 3 daysProvide clear case direction and decision-making...
Stockton on Tees - Sr. QSW - Childrens with Disability Team
Added 17/07/2026
Senior Qualified Social Worker - Children's with Disabilities TeamLocation: Stockton-on-TeesContract: Ongoing Agency ContractAbout the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Qualified Social Worker to join the Children's with Disabilities Team in Stockton-on-Tees. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority, making a positive impact on the lives of children and families while benefiting from a competitive hourly rate and an ongoing contract.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a complex caseload of children with disabilities and their families.Complete statutory assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with legislation and local procedures.Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure positive...
Lincolnshire - Practice Supervisor - Childrens Safeguarding Team
Added 29/06/2026
Practice Supervisor - Children's Safeguarding TeamJoin Lincolnshire County CouncilAn exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Practice Supervisor to join the Children's Safeguarding Team at Lincolnshire County Council. This is an ongoing agency contract offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to lead and support frontline social work practice within a well-established local authority.Role DetailsPosition: Practice Supervisor - Children's SafeguardingLocation: Lincolnshire (NG31 6NZ)Contract: Ongoing Agency ContractAbout the RoleAs a Practice Supervisor, you will play a key role in providing professional leadership, supervision, and guidance to social workers. You will ensure high-quality safeguarding practice, support positive outcomes for children...
Childrens Senior Social Worker - Adoption Team - Thurrock
Added 13/04/2026
Senior Social Worker - Adoption TeamThurrock Council is looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Adoption Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across the full adoption journey within a supportive and well-established service.About the RoleYou will be involved in all aspects of adoption, including:Recruitment and assessment of adoptersDelivering preparation training and information eventsFamily finding and matching for childrenSupporting adopters post-placementWorking with birth parentsCompleting post-adoption and SGO assessmentsPreparing court reports (including non-agency and stepparent adoptions)Working in partnership with Adopt EastRequirementsQualified Social Worker with 3+ years PQEAdoption experience is essentialStrong background in statutory childcareExcellent report writing and...
Childrens Social Worker - CP/CIN Team - Peterborough
Added 13/04/2026
Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team📍 Peterborough | Peterborough City Council 💰 £39 per hour Umbrella (Capped Rate) 🕒 Full-Time | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Office-Based)Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and well-structured safeguarding service?Peterborough City Council is currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team, based at Sand Martin House, offering flexible hybrid working and a competitive capped rate.About the RoleThis is a frontline safeguarding role where you will manage a varied caseload across Section 17 (Child in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection), including cases...
Devon - Social Worker - Disabled Childrens Service
Added 23/07/2026
Qualified Social Workers required for work within the CWD Team - Totnes in Devon. This is an exciting opportunity with excellent rates of pay in a Children With Additional Needs Team. Pay rate up to £38.00ph. 3 month contract but likely reviewed. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. An accommodation/commuter allowance of £150 per week is offered for candidates who fall within the agreed eligibility guidelines. Please note that this allowance will be reviewed at the end of September 2026. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated social worker to deliver an effective social work service to children with disabilities and...
Childrens Child Protection Chair - Gloucestershire
Added 01/07/2026
We are looking for an experienced Child Protection Chair to join our teams based in Gloucestershire. This is an exciting opportunity with excellent rates of pay £40ph. 37 hours a week. 3 month contract but with the opportunity to extend. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. We are looking for an experienced Child Protection Chair to join our teams as we work to continually improve our service and outcomes for children and families. This will be for Child Protection Conferences rather than a combined service. We are expecting staff to undertake initial CP conferences in person and those review conferences where indicated....
Southampton - ChildrenS Social Worker - 0-19
Added 26/06/2026
Southampton City Council is seeking a dedicated and passionate Social Worker to join our 0-19 childrens (Early Help) Team. This role focuses on supporting children and young people who are in care, ensuring they experience stability, safety, and the best possible outcomes. Pay rate - £39ph. 37 hours per week 3 month minimum contract with options to extend. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Youll work alongside Early Help practitioners, health visitors, school nurses, education professionals, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, family-centred support for children and young people from birth to 19 years (up to 25 years for young people with...
Childrens Occupational Therapist - £40ph
Added 15/05/2026
I am recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist in the Walsall area. The manager is looking for the below:-With a strong understanding of complex equipment and both minor and major adaptations (for example, Disabled Facilities Grants - DFG) and implement minor adaptations - sound clinical reasoning is essential. -Undertaking assessments and reviews within the home environment, providing advice, guidance, and signposting to other services, and recommending and supplying standard and bespoke specialist equipment.- Manual handling assessments and risk assessments, as well as collaborating with partner organisations like the NHS, local authorities, and schools, Child Development centre (CDC) are also key...
Residential Support Worker - Childrens LD Residential Home
Added 13/05/2026
Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home (Learning Disabilities) - Locum Opportunities Location: Ashbourne - Derbyshire Contract: Locum / Agency Shifts: 24/7 Rota Coverage Available Pay Rates: Days: £ 14.50 PAYE Sat / Night: £16.50 PAYE Sunday / BH: £18.50 PAYE Sleep-In Shifts Available We are currently recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers to provide locum cover within a Children's Residential Home supporting young people with learning disabilities and additional needs. This service provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people, focusing on emotional well-being, independence, education, and life skills development. Main Duties Supporting children and young...
Head of Sufficiency (Childrens Social Care)
Added 07/05/2026
About the role We are recruiting an Interim Head of Sufficiency to provide senior strategic leadership and operational oversight of our placement sufficiency programme. The postholder will drive delivery of the Sufficiency Action Plan, strengthen cross-department alignment, and ensure sufficiency activity translates into improved outcomes for children and measurable financial impact. What success looks like * Clear line of sight from the Sufficiency Action Plan to governance, reporting, risks, decisions, and measurable impact. * Reduced reliance on residential provision through stronger fostering sufficiency and sharper pathways to step-down, stability, and reunification where safe and appropriate. * Stronger market management with...
Childrens With Disabilities (CWD) Advance Prac. Northamptonshire
Added 28/04/2026
Advanced Practitioner - Disabled Children's Team Northamptonshire (One Angel Square, Northampton) £40 per hour (Umbrella) Hybrid WorkingWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a Disabled Children's Team in Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated service supporting children and young people with disabilities to achieve the best possible outcomes.You will play a key role in delivering high-quality social work practice, supporting complex cases, and mentoring less experienced colleagues within the team.Key Responsibilities:Working with children, young people, and families requiring advanced social work expertiseManaging a small caseload, alongside joint working on cases with...
Popular job searches
Your next job
starts here.
JOB SPECIALISMS
LATEST JOBS
TOP SEARCHES
LOCATIONS
- Social Worker
- Social Care Children’s Service...
- Social Care Adult's Services
- Social Worker
- Housing
- Team Manager
- Occupational Therapist
- Team Manager
- Independent Reviewing Officer
- Lecturers
- Social Worker
- CP Chair
LATEST JOBS
- PERM CLA SOCIAL WORKER - South...
- Families First Team Assistant...
- Stockport - QSW - CWD Team
- Walsall - Supervising Social W...
- Wolverhampton - QSW - Family F...
- Wrexham - ATM - Single point o...
- Stockport - QSW - Kinship Care...
- Oldham - Team Manager - Comple...
- Children's SSW - Fostering Tea...
- Richmond & Wandsworth - ATM -...
- Barking & Dagenham - QSW - ( N...
- Family Support ( Safeguarding...