Senior Social Worker - Children & Families Team

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Senior Social Worker - Children & Families Team

Location: Birmingham, UK Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) Type: Locum | Full-Time or Part-Time | Ongoing

Overview

Join Birmingham Children's Trust - rated 'GOOD' by Ofsted - as a Senior Social Worker in the Children & Families Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to lead complex casework, support your team, and make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. With flexible working options and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for experienced social workers seeking impactful work and career progression.

Key Benefits

Flexible Working: Choose from full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

Career Development: Access continuous professional development and clear progression pathways within Birmingham Children's Trust.

Travel Reimbursement: Claim travel expenses within Birmingham, supporting your day-to-day mobility.

Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside passionate, like-minded professionals in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Work-Life Balance: Benefit from a culture that values employee wellbeing and promotes balance between work and personal commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on complex cases, offering supervision and guidance to less experienced colleagues.

Carry out detailed assessments of children and families, ensuring they receive appropriate interventions and support.

Formulate, implement, and regularly review care and safeguarding plans that are child-focused and outcome-driven.

Collaborate with a wide range of professionals including education, health, police, and voluntary services to deliver joined-up support.

Uphold statutory responsibilities under the Children Act, safeguarding frameworks, and local procedures.

Represent the Trust at meetings, court proceedings, and multi-agency panels where necessary.

Essential Criteria

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

Significant post-qualification experience in statutory children's services.

Strong understanding of child protection, looked after children, and relevant legislation and frameworks.

Proven ability to manage complex cases independently.

Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Why Birmingham?

As the UK's second-largest city, Birmingham offers a vibrant blend of cultures, communities, and opportunities. Whether it's food, music, green spaces, or heritage, Birmingham is a hub of energy and inclusivity. Its thriving professional landscape and commitment to children's services make it an ideal location for career-minded social workers.

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Apply today to bring your experience and passion to a team making a real difference in the lives of children and families in Birmingham.