Social Worker - Looked After Children
Liquid Personnel
Birmingham, West MidlandsView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
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In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will look after children who are in the care system, managing a case load and making care plans for each child. You will check that their placements are safe and help them with health, school and emotional needs. The role suits someone who likes working with young people and can handle a busy, varied workload.
What you'll need
- A degree in Social Work or a related field
- Registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
- Experience working with looked after children or vulnerable youth
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to organise and review care plans regularly
How to boost your chances
- Make sure your CV shows any work with children in care
- Check that your HCPC registration is up to date
- Prepare examples of how you have kept placements safe
- Research the Birmingham local authority’s care policies
- Practice answering scenario questions about case management
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Job description
Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Worker for its client's Looked After Children Team in Birmingham What will your responsibilities be? Manage a caseload of children who are in the care of the local authority. Develop, implement, and regularly review care plans tailored to each child’s needs. Ensure children’s placements (foster care, residential care, kinship care) are safe, stable, and supportive. Promote the child’s health, education, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring access to appropriat…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
19 September 2026
Last checked
9 October 2026
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