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Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 40 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Staffordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Staffordshire County Council

Social Worker – Looked After Children Team

Pay Rate: £40 per hour

Hours: 37 per week

Contract: Locum

About the Role

Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Looked After Children Team.

You will work with children and young people in care, ensuring they receive high-quality support, stability, and effective care planning to achieve positive long-term outcomes.

This role involves working closely with foster carers, residential providers, families, and partner agencies to promote permanence and improve outcomes for children in care.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of looked after children and young people.
	
Complete statutory visits, assessments, and reviews.
	
Develop and progress care and permanence plans.
	
Work closely with foster carers, residential settings, and multi-agency professionals.
	
Prepare high-quality reports for reviews, planning meetings, and court proceedings where required.
	
Undertake direct work with children and young people.
	
Support transitions to independence and adulthood.

Practice Model Used by Staffordshire

Staffordshire operates a Strengths-Based Practice Model, supported by Restorative Practice principles.

This approach focuses on:

Building strong relationships with children, families, and carers
	
Collaborative, solution-focused working
	
Recognising strengths and support networks
	
Transparent assessment and decision-making
	
Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
	
The model supports consistent, child-centred practice and positive outcomes.

Why Staffordshire Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Staffordshire offers an excellent balance of countryside living and modern convenience:

Home to beautiful outdoor spaces including Cannock Chase and easy access to the Peak District National Park.
	
Affordable housing and a lower cost of living compared to many parts of the UK.
	
Friendly communities with excellent schools and local amenities.
	
Strong transport links to Birmingham, Manchester, and the wider Midlands region.
	
A supportive local authority committed to staff wellbeing, professional development, and improving outcomes for children.
	
It’s a fantastic place to build your career while enjoying a great quality of life.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to:

For more information, call:

(phone number removed)

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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