Be the future for children & families in the West Midlands
We’re really pleased you have taken the time to have a look at what is on offer in children’s social work in the West Midlands.
It is people like you we need to challenge our practice, to think differently about how we support children and their families and to improve the quality and range of our services.
Together we want to build a place where children thrive and families are supported.
Here you will find out what it is like to live and work in the West Midlands, the significant personal development and support on offer and the new opportunities available.
Make a difference
One of the main challenges we face as social workers is public perception. We’re often seen as the bad guys who just want to separate families, when that’s not the case at all. The most rewarding thing about my role is when you know you’ve enabled a child to remain within their birth family.
Social Worker
Teamwork is important in Social Work and that’s what’s here. We support each other. There’s a wealth of experience across the team so there’s always someone to offer advice, coach you and develop you.’
Senior Practitioner
‘I was working with young people aged 16-25 who had not had the best start in life. They often talked about events from their childhood. This made me realise I needed to do something earlier, to really make a difference. I joined the Step Up programme here and it’s the best decision I ever made!
Senior Practitioner
The people here are so welcoming, personable and down to earth. It’s as challenging as anywhere else and the job will never be an easy one, but if you get the right people around you, it makes it so much easier and gives you so much more purpose.
Social Worker
