🌟 Children in Care - Social Work Opportunities 🌟

Cannock Children in Care Team
Location: Cannock
Parking: On-site parking available
Working pattern: Hybrid - community, office-based and some home working
Flexibility: Happy to discuss part-time, compressed hours or a 4-day week

🧒 About the Role

We are recruiting experienced & Qualified Social Workers to join the Cannock Children in Care Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people in the care of the Local Authority, ensuring their safety, stability and long-term outcomes.
You will hold case responsibility for a number of children and work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to deliver high-quality, child-centred practice.

✅ Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting children in the care of the Local Authority
  • Managing a caseload of Children in Care
  • Working directly with children, families and carers to progress care plans
  • Completing and updating assessments and care planning
  • Working towards reunification with family where safe and appropriate
  • Ensuring effective and timely statutory Children in Care reviews
  • Acting in the best interests of children at all times

🎁 What You'll Receive

  • Access to high-quality training and regular supervision
  • Access to benefits platform - discounts on retail, restaurants, gyms and more
  • Hybrid working to support work-life balance
  • Flexible working options available

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For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - Davina.Cripps @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 5 0 3 1 1 0 9

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£28.55 - £33.30
Per hour
GBP28.55 - GBP33.30 per hour + expenses
Added 18/05/2026
Reference: DC1109180526AM_1779093637

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