Social Worker Ref SS00226

Exciting Times for Specialist Social Work in Walsall

If you are a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking to undertake an ASYE programme or an Adults or Childrens Social Care experienced and qualified Social Work practitioner we have an opportunity for you!
Newly Qualified Social Workers: G8 39152 - 41771 per annum (Pro rata to hours worked)
Experienced Social Workers: G9 42839 - 46142 per annum (Pro rata to hours worked)

2 x 37 hour posts

1 x 30 hour post

1 x 18.5 hour post

We also have exciting opportunities for ASYEs and experienced social workers in our Adult Community Locality Teams. The role includes completing strengthsbased Care Act 2014 assessments reviews and support planning alongside risk assessments Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests decisionmaking working closely with adults carers and partner agencies within a multidisciplinary setting. Social Workers will also work closely with the Safeguarding Hub and collaborate with other service areas including health and housing making referrals to services such as our Pathway to Independence Reablement and Enablement within a multidisciplinary setting.

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Why Walsall
Walsall is a great place to be a Social Worker. We recognise the strengths of individuals and our communities ensuring the person requiring support is at the centre of all decision-making. Using a strengths based person centred approach we can have the right conversation at the right time and together promote individuals aspirations enhance independence and wellbeing and maximise autonomy. Strengths based practice is about connecting with people to find out what really matters. It supports people carers families and communities to find the solutions that are right for them building on their strengths and what is working well already.

Our Equality Statement
We want our employees to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in Walsall. We are committed to promoting equality and anti-discriminatory practice.
We welcome applications from:
people of all cultures races ethnicities and religions
people of different genders ages and sexual orientation
people with disabilities

Our Offer to You
There are lots of exciting ways to progress your Social Work career in Walsall. We are looking for both newly qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our existing teams based in adult social care. We want you to share your expertise and knowledge and make a difference for the people of return we will offer you support recognition and a commitment to help you learn and grow.
We offer hybrid working and have Flexible Working and Flexi Time Policies to support you in meeting the needs of the business and maintaining a good work/life balance. Additionally there are local and national benefits on offer to Walsall Council employees including discounted local gym memberships.
All of our staff are supported by a robust supervision policy Annual Performance Conversations and Personal Development Plans.
Payment of Social Work England registration fees will be met by the Local Authority.

Our Vacancies
We are currently looking for Social Workers to join our teams across Adult Social Care where you will work closely with people social care and health colleagues and others to co-produce strengths based care and support plans to support people to live the life they want. Roles are available in the Adults Mental Health Team and Learning Disabilities Team.

For further information regarding any of the above or for an informal chat please do not hesitate to contact Selina Belle Team Manager Mental Health on or for enquiries around Learning Disabilities Team and Emma Williams for enquiries around Locality Teams.

Read more about our benefits at Date: 12th May 2026

View: Job Description and Employee Specification (G8)

View: Job Description and Employee Specification (G9)

This post is covered by the Governments Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children young people and vulnerable adults.

Note:Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.

For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check National and Immigration Status Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).

Important note: When completing your online application form you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see ourInformation for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

At Walsall Council we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences skills and perspective are what set you apart so please ensure your application as a whole particularly your Supporting Information reflects your own voice.