At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable children and families through case management and practical assistance.
- Company: Join Birmingham Children's Trust, dedicated to making the city a great place for kids.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Regular support from a Team Manager and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in social work.
- Qualifications: Experience in social care and a commitment to professional development.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client is looking for a Senior Social Work Assistant to join our Area Services team in Birmingham. We are a "One Team" organization dedicated to high support and high challenge, working together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.
Responsibilities
- Case Management: Act as the "allocated worker" for specific cases as assigned by the Team Manager or Social Worker.
- Assessments: Complete assessments that comply with statutory requirements, ensuring the well-being and safety of the child is always paramount.
- Direct Support: Provide practical day‑to‑day support to children and their families.
- Data Analysis: Collect, record, and critically analyze information using management systems to fulfill statutory responsibilities.
- Partnership Working: Liaise with other professionals and agencies to ensure services are "joined up" and achieve optimal outcomes.
- Reporting: Accurately record and communicate evidence‑based information through written and verbal reports.
- Service Development: Attend team meetings and service reviews to contribute positively to the team’s outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience
- Experience: Proven experience in a social care environment supporting vulnerable children and young people.
- Professionalism: A commitment to personal professional development and reflective practice.
- Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of changes to legislation, court rules, and best practice developments.
- Team Skills: Ability to work as a team member and support the Team Manager with additional duties as needed.
- Values: A commitment to the Trust’s values: One Team, Accountability, Quality, and Relationships.
Working Environment
- Supervision: You will work within established guidelines with regular scrutiny and support from a Team Manager.
- Safeguarding: Birmingham Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding; this post requires Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) and ISA checks.
- Inclusion: You will be required to observe the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy at all times.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer.
