Qualified Social Worker - Assessment

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker in Birmingham to join an Assessment Team. In this role, you will assess and support children and families, ensuring effective social care delivery. Ideal candidates will possess excellent report writing skills, a strong background in child protection, and at least 4 years of experience. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and community collaboration.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK

Online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Proven track record in social work, particularly with children and families.
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and issues.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with service users.

Responsibilities

• Assessing risks and social care needs.
• Managing a caseload of clients.
• Developing individual care plans.

Skills

Excellent report writing skills

Experience in court work

Risk assessment abilities

Mediation and negotiation skills

Creative and flexible approach

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

4+ years qualified experience

Job description

Qualified Social Worker

Assessment

Location: West Midlands

Are you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker looking for career progression? We are seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join an Assessment Team. This is an exciting time to join this local authority in the West Midlands, especially as they celebrate their GOOD Ofsted status.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record, excellent report writing skills, and experience in court work, planning for permanency, and writing CPRs and Annex A. A strong background in parenting assessments, viability assessments, and producing robust evidence is essential. Excellent risk assessment abilities and outstanding written communication skills are also required.

We offer regular supervision, including monthly group reflective sessions.

As part of this dedicated team, you will work in a busy, supportive environment assessing and working with children and families, intervening early to provide support. Your work will involve direct assessments with children and families, partnering with agencies such as police and health services to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. The service maintains strong links with our Integrated Prevention and Earliest Help colleagues to promote community support.

In this role, you will support social care legislation and local government requirements, delivering person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions, establishing and maintaining relationships with service users and other agencies to meet their needs.

Our priority is to protect the vulnerable and ensure efficient, effective support. You will be committed to achieving positive, sustainable results and providing the best outcomes for children and families.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experience working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking approach
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with children and families
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary, interagency settings
• 4+ years qualified experience

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing risks, protection, and social care needs
• Managing a caseload
• Using specialist communication skills to achieve outcomes
• Developing individual care plans promoting dignity and empowerment
• Supporting and advising unqualified staff and students

We offer:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more

This role is conveniently located for those traveling from Royal Leamington Spa, Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Bedworth, Warwick, Solihull, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Worcester, Banbury, Northampton, and Loughborough.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn’t suitable, contact us for other opportunities, including IRO, BIA, MASH, Family Support, Children in Need, Duty and Assessment, Child Protection, Permanence, Educational Psychologist, Children Looked After, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and Assistant Team Manager.

Not currently looking? We offer generous referral bonuses—please pass this on to colleagues or friends who may be interested! Contact me to learn more.