Reunification Social Worker

Sheldon Phillips Ltd • Stafford, Staffordshire • Posted July 03, 2026

About the Role

Senior Social Worker | Children in Care (Reunification & Discharge Team) | Staffordshire County Council | £33.30 per hour

Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children in Care Reunification & Discharge Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about achieving permanence and positive outcomes for children by supporting safe reunification with families or progressing alternative permanence plans.

This role offers a varied caseload focused on completing high-quality assessments and court work, working closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies to ensure timely, evidence-based decision making.

Role Overview

As a Senior Social Worker within the Reunification & Discharge Team, you will manage a specialist caseload centred on permanency planning for children in care. Your work will include unde...