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:
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Salary description
£40.00 - £40.00 per hour