Senior Practitioner - Children in Care
Remedy Social Work
Walsall · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£33.3 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Walsall, West Midlands (County)
Category
Social Care
Our client Walsall Council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children in Care team.
About the Service
Wellbeing sits at the heart of our Children in Care service. We are committed to creating a supportive, stable environment where practitioners can thrive and where children receive the highest quality of care.
Our vision is clear: "Children in our care for now", with a strong focus on reunification wherever possible. We work within a relationship-based, restorative practice model that prioritises meaningful connections and positive outcomes.
What We Offer
Specialised clinical supervision to support reflective practice
Flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance
Therapeutic support available when needed
Stable, well-structured teams including: Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Family Support Worker
Average caseload of 15 children and young people
Training and development opportunities
Support from Consultant Social Workers to enhance practice quality and professional growthRole Overview
As a Social Worker within our Children in Care service, you will:
Hold and manage a caseload of children and young people
Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and carers
Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Contribute to care planning, permanency planning, and reunification work
Apply restorative and relationship-based practice principles
Ensure high-quality, timely assessments and interventionsBenefits of working with Remedy
A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week.
*Terms & Conditions apply
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.
Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
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