Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential?If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!We have a fantastic new opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our team as a

Senior Social Worker .As a

Senior Social Worker , you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will support our social workers in assisting children in care and those subject to live care proceedings. Your responsibilities include completing statutory assessments, supervising family time, and advising children and families on available support.You will obtain and record relevant information, take appropriate actions, and provide practical support through home visits and community work. Additionally, you will collaborate with families, carers, and professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and offer ongoing support.We seek candidates with extensive experience working with vulnerable children and families in support or advisory roles, and a solid knowledge of safeguarding, children’s services processes, and legislation.We are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted (2023), with recent monitoring visits in 2024 confirming positive findings in our Children in Care Service.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham. Candidates must reside within a suitable commute and have the right-to-work documentation; we do not support sponsorship.Interview dates:

17 th

September and 2 nd

October, held onsite at our offices.About youOur offer to you:We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can succeed based on merit.Want to know more?Join our open evenings to learn more about this role, meet the team, and get application support:Tuesday 10th September at One Avenue RoadWednesday 25th September at Lifford HouseFrom 5pm to 7pm, free parking available, and everyone is welcome. Come and discover exciting opportunities in a relaxed setting!Our social workers build strong, caring relationships with children, demonstrate curiosity and passion, and feel supported by management. Caseloads are manageable, enabling meaningful engagement and positive progress for children.Requirements:Qualified Social Worker registered with SWEExperience working within social servicesAbility to deliver outstanding service to children and carersExperience preparing court reports (desirable)Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independentlyKnowledge of care planning, fostering legislation, and safeguarding proceduresExcellent assessment and report-writing skillsAdditional benefits include:Incentive payment of £1,000Retention bonus up to £5,000/year (TandCs apply)30 days annual leave, increasing with serviceFree on-site parkingAccess to comprehensive employee benefits schemeReimbursement of Social Work England registration feeFlexible, hybrid working arrangements

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