Childrens social worker

We Do Social Work; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services provider in Birmingham is seeking passionate Children’s Social Workers to join their frontline services. This role is crucial in assessing risks and supporting children and families. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, managing complex cases, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure children's welfare. Ideal candidates will be qualified social workers, skilled in building relationships, and committed to high-quality, child-centered practice. The position offers competitive pay and supportive supervision.

Benefits

New ‘Faster Pay’ service

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Dedicated friendly consultant

Access to a wide selection of positions

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds and risk assessment in children’s services.
• Skilled at building rapport with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Complete statutory assessments and ongoing safeguarding work.
• Manage a diverse caseload of children in need.
• Build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings.
• Develop outcome-focused plans for children's safety.
• Work closely with foster carers and agencies.
• Prepare case records and court-ready reports.
• Advocate for children’s rights in decision-making.

Skills

Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds

Skilled at building rapport with children and families

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Compassionate and resilient

Confident managing complex caseloads

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Job description

We are seeking passionate and skilled Children’s Social Workersto join our frontline and corporate parenting services. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the safety, stability, and long-term outcomes of children, young people, and families.

Whether working within Child Protection,Children in Need, orChildren in Care, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, building relationships, coordinating multi‑agency support, and ensuring every child’s voice is heard.

You will be supported by experienced managers, reflective supervision, a strong team culture, and a commitment to high‑quality, child‑centred practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989/2004, including Child in Need, Section 47 enquiries, and ongoing safeguarding work.

• Manage a diverse caseload of children in need of protection, support, or long‑term care.

• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with children, young people, and families to understand their experiences and promote positive change.

• Lead and participate in multi‑agency meetings such as strategy discussions, ICPCs, core groups, LAC reviews, and planning meetings.

• Develop and implement outcome‑focused plans that ensure children’s safety, stability, and wellbeing.

• Work closely with foster carers, residential homes, schools, health, police, and voluntary services.

• Prepare clear, accurate case records, assessments, and court‑ready reports within required timescales.

• Promote stability and permanency for children in care, including contributing to care planning, life‑story work, and pathway planning for care leavers.

• Advocate for children’s rights and ensure their voice is central in all decision‑making.

• Participate in supervision and contribute to a supportive, reflective team culture.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds, risk assessment, and statutory responsibilities in children’s services.

• Skilled at building rapport with children and families, even in challenging situations.

• Confident managing complex caseloads and working collaboratively with multi‑agency partners.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.

• Committed to trauma‑informed, relationship‑based, and strengths‑focused practice.

• Compassionate, resilient, and dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Why work withWe do Social Work?

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

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We Do Social Workis an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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