Senior Family Support Worker – Hybrid Role

Birmingham Children’s Trust Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SW England fee

DBS fee reimbursement

Annual leave 30 days

Early finishing Friday

Salary Sacrifice car

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits package

Hybrid working

LG Pension Scheme

Gym discounts

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Social Work Assistant to support social workers and families and ensure children feel safe, heard and supported. You’ll play a vital role in referrals, signposting, and gathering evidence for safeguarding.

This hybrid role requires residence within commutable distance of Birmingham, a full UK driving licence, and eligibility to work in the UK. You’ll join a dedicated team recognised by Ofsted for safeguarding and partnership working.

Qualifications

• Experience with children and/or families in a care or support setting.
• Basic knowledge of social work practice and the legal framework for children and families.
• Full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with partner agencies and keep accurate records.
• Respect for diversity, fairness and inclusion in all work.
• Flexibility to work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.
• Understanding of social deprivation and its impact on families.

Responsibilities

• Be there to help families access the right services by making referrals and signposting.
• Support with Family Time/contacts so children can maintain important relationships.
• Listen to children, capturing their wishes, feelings and views.
• Assist in evidence gathering for child protection planning and legal proceedings.
• Manage the delivery of financial and practical support for children and families.
• Keep our records and IT systems up to date.
• Assist social work teams with transporting CYPF.
• Work alongside passionate, supportive colleagues who care deeply about the difference we make.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Record keeping

Driving licence

Teamwork

Diversity & inclusion

Flexibility

Deprivation awareness

Job description

Birmingham Children’s Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Social Work Assistant to support social workers and families and ensure children feel safe, heard and supported. You’ll play a vital role in referrals, signposting, and gathering evidence for safeguarding.

This hybrid role requires residence within commutable distance of Birmingham, a full UK driving licence, and eligibility to work in the UK. You’ll join a dedicated team recognised by Ofsted for safeguarding and partnership working.