Advanced Practitioner - Social Care Qualified

Locum Advanced Social Worker – Children in Care Team Birmingham, West Midlands £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) We are recruiting experienced Advanced Social Workers to join the Children in Care Hub in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people in care, helping to achieve positive outcomes through effective care planning, permanence planning, and high-quality social work practice. You will manage a caseload of children aged 0–18, undertaking statutory work including care proceedings, assessments, direct work, and preparing children for adulthood. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of children in care and provide child-focused interventions. * Undertake permanency planning including fostering, Special Guardianship, adoption, and reunification planning. * Manage care proceedings from Interim Care Orders through to final outcomes. * Complete assessments, reports, and accurate case recording. * Work collaboratively with children, families, carers, and partner agencies. * Promote positive outcomes and independence skills for young people. Requirements: * Social Work qualification and active Social Work England registration. * Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience in Children’s Services. * Experience working with children in care, court proceedings, and permanency planning. * Strong direct work, assessment, and report-writing skills. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. What’s on Offer: * £33.30 per hour (Umbrella). * Hybrid working opportunities. * Supportive team environment. * Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. * Immediate start available. Apply today to find out more about this excellent locum opportunity. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon