Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children's
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £33.30 hourly
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Join the dynamic world of Birmingham Children's Trust, where we are looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to make a significant impact within our Safeguarding Team. This is a vital opportunity for someone with experience in managing high-risk situations involving children and families. In this role, you will focus on complex cases, driving high-quality assessments, and providing essential interventions, all while supporting best practices within the team. Your expertise will be crucial in protecting children, enhancing outcomes, and contributing towards a forward-thinking, learning-oriented service.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time Options: Enjoy the flexibility of choosing full-time or part-time work that suits your lifestyle, allowing you to balance work and personal commitments effectively.
• Hourly Pay: Benefit from competitive hourly rates that reward your expertise and dedication.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing training opportunities to keep your skills sharp and advance your career.
• Wellbeing Support: Access support programmes designed to promote your mental and physical health.
• Career Impact: Play a key role in shaping safeguarding practice and improving outcomes for children and families.

What you will do

• Case Management: Manage a complex caseload of safeguarding and child protection cases, ensuring each child receives appropriate protection and support.
• Statutory Assessments: Undertake statutory assessments, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries, maintaining a strong focus on quality and timeliness.
• Care Planning: Develop and implement robust child protection and care plans tailored to each child's needs.
• Multi-Agency Working: Lead and contribute to strategy meetings, core groups, and other multi-agency forums.
• Mentoring: Provide mentoring and informal supervision to less experienced social workers, sharing professional expertise.
• Recording & Compliance: Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality recording in line with statutory requirements.
• Partnership Working: Collaborate with partner agencies including health, education, and police services.
• Risk Management: Apply sound professional judgement to manage risk and safeguard children effectively.
• Service Improvement: Participate in service development and qual