Senior Social Worker - Children In Need Team in Birmingham, West Midlands

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Children in Need Team
Specialism: Children in Need
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £30.57 per hour
Type: Full-time, Locum
Duration: 3 months

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next rewarding opportunity? We are seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Children in Need Team in Birmingham. This 3-month full-time locum position offers a competitive rate of £30.57 per hour, giving you the opportunity to support children and families while developing your professional experience within a dynamic social care environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy greater control over your working arrangements while gaining valuable experience in a new environment.
• Competitive Pay: Earn £30.57 per hour, recognising your skills, expertise, and dedication.
• Professional Development: Strengthen your social work practice through exposure to varied and complex cases.
• Diverse Experience: Broaden your experience within Children in Need services and enhance your professional portfolio.
• Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with social care professionals and multi-agency partners.

What you will do:

• Assess the needs, strengths, and risks of children and families receiving Children in Need services.
• Develop and implement effective support and intervention plans tailored to individual circumstances.
• Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring cases are progressed efficiently and within statutory timescales.
• Conduct assessments, reviews, and statutory visits while maintaining a strong focus on positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency professionals to coordinate effective support.
• Advocate for children and families, ensuring their voices, wishes, and needs remain central to decision-making.
• Provide guidance and professional support to families, helping them access appropriate services and resources.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records, assessments, and reports in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and risks.
• Contribute to team meetings, case discussions, and service improvement initiatives.

Birmingham is a vibrant and diverse city offering an excellent combination of career opportunities, culture, entertainment, and green spaces. With outstanding transport links and a thriving professional community, it provides an ideal environment to develop your social work career while making a meaningful difference to children and families.

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