Children's SSW - A&I Team - Birmingham

Eden Brown Synergy; Highgate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Ongoing professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting a Children's Social Worker (SSW) in Birmingham to safeguard and promote children's welfare. You will work with families, schools, and agencies to ensure timely support and effective outcomes.

Key duties include assessments, care planning, crisis intervention, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on maintaining compliant records and best-practice safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with a recognized social work degree.
• Current registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
• Experience in children's social work, including assessment and intervention.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and families.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to each family.
• Provide ongoing support and intervention to families in crisis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records in line with legal and organisational requirements.

Skills

Assessment & intervention

Communication skills

Interagency collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Social Work

DipSW

Social Work England registration

Job description

Join our dedicated A&I Team in Birmingham as a Children's Social Worker (SSW) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. We are seeking passionate and qualified individuals who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In this role, you will work collaboratively with families, schools, and other agencies to ensure that children receive the support they need to thrive.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual family situations.
• Providing ongoing support and intervention to families in crisis.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in children's social work, particularly in assessment and intervention.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children and families.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in child protection.

We offer a competitive salary and a supportive working environment. Additional benefits include flexible working options, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge and help shape the futures of children in Birmingham, we encourage you to apply today!