Senior Social Worker - Children's Team in Birmingham, West Midlands

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Description: Senior Social Worker – Children’s Team

Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £30.58 per hour
Type: Ongoing – Full-Time / Part-Time

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Children’s Team within Children’s Social Care in the vibrant city of Birmingham. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a motivated team recently rated GOOD by Ofsted, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to high-quality children’s services. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, flexibility lies at the heart of this role.

Key Benefits

• Flexible Working Patterns: Choose hours that suit your lifestyle – ideal for achieving a positive work-life balance.

• Professional Development: Ongoing opportunities for training and career progression in a supportive environment.

• Competitive Remuneration: Attractive hourly rate reflecting your skills and professional experience.

• Collaborative Team Culture: Join a welcoming and supportive team with strong peer relationships and shared values.

• Diverse and Rewarding Work: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a tangible difference.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload, including Public Law Outline (PLO) cases and adoption proceedings.

• Undertake thorough assessments to evaluate risk and need, and design tailored care plans to support positive outcomes.

• Work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, including police, healthcare teams, educational settings, and voluntary organisations, to deliver holistic support.

• Promote the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people through proactive safeguarding and intervention strategies.

Essential Criteria

• Social Work Degree and successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).

• Registered with Social Work England.

• Proven experience in working with children and families within a statutory social work setting.

• Strong assessment, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to operate autonomously and collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.

Why Birmingham?

Birmingham is a city rich in culture, diversity, and opportunity. With access to vibrant arts, a thriving culinary scene, green spaces, and excellent transport links, it offers the ideal backdrop for both your professional journey and personal lifestyle.

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