Senior Social Worker

Birmingham Children's Trust\n\nSenior Social Worker – Assessment Team\n\nPay Rate: £33.30 per hour\n\nHours: 37 per week\n\nContract: Locum\n\nAbout the Role\n\nBirmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Assessment Team.\n\nYou will work with children and families at the front door of services, completing assessments and identifying the appropriate level of intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.\n\nThis role offers the opportunity to manage complex cases while supporting colleagues and contributing to high-quality practice within the team.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nComplete Child and Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries.\n\t\nManage complex safeguarding cases and provide support to colleagues where required.\n\t\nDevelop and implement effective safety and support plans.\n\t\nWork collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police.\n\t\nUndertake direct work with children and families.\n\t\nPrepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.\n\t\nMaintain accurate and timely case recordings.\n\nPractice Model Used by Birmingham\n\nBirmingham Children’s Trust uses a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model supported by Signs of Safety.\n\nThis approach focuses on:\n\nBuilding strong relationships with children and families\n\t\nCollaborative and transparent practice\n\t\nIdentifying strengths and support networks\n\t\nClear risk assessment and safety planning\n\t\nReflective supervision and continuous professional development\n\t\nThe model supports consistent, child-centred social work practice across services.\n\nWhy Birmingham Is a Great Place to Live and Work\n\nBirmingham is one of the UK's largest and most dynamic cities, offering excellent opportunities both professionally and personally:\n\nMore affordable housing and living costs than many other major UK cities.\n\t\nOutstanding transport links, including direct rail services to London, Manchester, Bristol, and beyond.\n\t\nA vibrant cultural scene with world-class shopping, restaurants, theatres, music venues, and sporting events.\n\t\nExtensive parks, canals, and green spaces throughout the city.\n\t\nDiverse communities and excellent educational opportunities.\n\t\nA progressive children's service committed to improving outcomes and investing in workforce development.\n\t\nIt’s a fantastic place to develop your career while enjoying the benefits of living in a thriving and well-connected city.\n\nInterested?\n\nTo apply, please send your CV to:\n\nFor more information, call:\n\n(phone number removed)