Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team in Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Type: Ongoing (Part Time or Full Time)

Perks and benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £33.30 per hour, reflecting your senior safeguarding expertise and responsibility.
• Part Time / Full Time Options: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle while maintaining continuity of practice.
• Supportive Management Structure: Benefit from regular supervision and guidance within an experienced safeguarding team.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to strengthen safeguarding and court skills.
• Career Continuity: Work within one of the UK’s largest children’s services trusts, offering long‑term opportunities for progression.

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team. This role focuses on working with children and families facing significant child protection concerns, delivering high‑quality statutory interventions that prioritise safety and positive outcomes.

What you will do

• Manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) plans.
• Complete statutory assessments including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries.
• Lead child protection investigations and undertake robust risk assessment and management.
• Prepare high‑quality court reports, statements, and provide evidence when required.
• Develop, implement, and review outcome‑focused care and protection plans.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners including police, health, and education services.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and informal supervision to Newly Qualified Social Workers and junior colleagues.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case records in line with statutory requirements.
• Contribute to audits, case reviews, and service improvement activity across the safeguarding service.

Why Birmingham

Birmingham offers exceptional opportunities for social work professionals alongside a vibrant and diverse lifestyle. With excellent transport links, extensive green spaces, and a rich cultural scene, the city provides an inspiring environment to live and work. Birmingham Children’s Trust’s commitment to safeguarding excellence and workforce development makes it an ideal place to continue building a meaningful and impactful career.

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