Qualified Social Worker - Safeguarding

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable agency is seeking qualified Social Workers for their Safeguarding Team in Birmingham. The position focuses on supporting vulnerable children and families, conducting assessments, and collaborating with partner agencies. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a passion for child welfare, and be committed to delivering high-quality service.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide

Online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance support

Prompt payroll services

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families, including vulnerable groups.
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students.

Skills

Communication

Mediation and negotiation

Relationship-building

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - Safeguarding, Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Pay rate: £33.30 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join our dedicated Safeguarding Team. You will work in a busy, supportive environment assessing and working with children and families, intervening early to provide support. Your responsibilities include conducting Section 47 Enquiries, progressing cases to Initial Safeguarding Conferences, and working on children in need cases with a focus on permanence planning from day one.

You will complete assessments directly with children and their families and collaborate with agencies such as police and health services to achieve positive outcomes. The service maintains strong links with our Integrated Prevention and Earliest Help colleagues to promote community support when social care intervention is no longer needed. Throughout, you will uphold and champion best practices.

Working in accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, you will support the delivery of person-centered, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to build and maintain relationships with service users and partner agencies to meet identified needs. You will be committed to achieving positive, sustainable results and providing the best outcomes for children, with a passion for supporting their families to thrive and flourish. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable and operate efficiently.

Ideal Candidate:

• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience working with children and families, including vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and issues
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Strong relationship-building skills with children and families
• Committed to high-quality service
• Experience in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
• Over 4 years qualified

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive risk and needs assessments
• Manage an agreed caseload
• Use specialist communication skills to achieve outcomes
• Develop individual care plans respecting diversity and promoting dignity
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students

Agency Benefits:

• Dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance support
• Prompt payroll services

This role is accessible for those traveling from nearby areas including 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 such as IRO, BIA, MASH, Family Support, Children in Need, Duty and Assessment, Child Protection, Educational Psychologist, Children Looked After, and more. We also offer generous referral bonuses—please share with colleagues or friends who may be interested.

Contact us to learn more.