At a Glance
- Tasks: Make a real difference in children's lives through assessments and direct work with families.
- Company: Join Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's supportive Children's Assessment Teams.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, manageable caseloads, excellent training, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Build meaningful relationships and collaborate across services for positive outcomes.
- Why this job: Be part of a stable service that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in social work, particularly in duty and assessment roles.
The predicted salary is between 30.57 - 30.57 £ per hour.
Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and families? Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking dedicated Senior Social Workers to join our well-established and supportive Children's Assessment Teams.
Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella)
You will be part of Solihull's Integrated Front Door Service, which consists of:
- Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Four Assessment Teams
Each Assessment Team includes:
- 6 Social Workers
- 1 ASYE
- 1 Advanced Practitioner
- 1 Team Manager
Teams operate a duty rota, with each team on duty one week in every four. During duty weeks, staff are expected to be office-based. When not on duty, attendance in the office is required for two days per week.
The role involves undertaking:
- Section 17 Assessments
- Section 47 Enquiries
- Child Impact Reports (similar to Section 7 Reports)
- Direct work with children and families to ensure timely and effective interventions
Experience:
- Have strong experience in duty and assessment work
- Are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children
- Can confidently manage safeguarding assessments and interventions
- Are committed to delivering high-quality services and working collaboratively with partner agencies
Why Join Solihull?
Solihull Integrated Front Door is a stable and well-performing service. Current vacancies have arisen primarily due to internal promotions, reflecting the development opportunities available within the authority.
Agency workers consistently tell us they choose to stay because of:
- Manageable caseloads, averaging between 16-20 children
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Approachable and supportive management
- Monthly one-to-one supervision
- Monthly group supervision
- Bi-monthly service development workshops
- Strong partnership working with Police, Health and Education services
- Positive and effective relationships between MASH and Assessment Teams
- A culture where staff feel genuinely valued
As a smaller local authority, Solihull offers the opportunity to build strong professional relationships and work collaboratively across services to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
Additional Information:
Flexible working hours may be considered for the right candidate. We welcome discussions prior to interview. Due to the semi-rural nature of the area, candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
If you are an experienced Social Worker looking to join a supportive, stable and forward-thinking service, we would love to hear from you.
