Senior Social Work Assistant — Child & Family Support (Hybrid)

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Registration fee paid

DBS fee paid

Annual leave 30 days

Early finish on Fridays

Free parking

LGPS pension

Gym discounts

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking Social Work Assistants to support Children in Care Teams, working to safeguard and promote welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Birmingham. You will help keep families connected and engage directly with young people, building trusting relationships and coordinating with partner agencies.

The role is hybrid and based in Birmingham, with a focus on child-centred practice, collaboration, and flexible working to support both the Trust and the

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people and/or families.
• Experience collaborating with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Child-centred approach and commitment to wellbeing.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to obtain business use insurance.
• Empathy, resilience and professionalism when engaging with vulnerable groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support Social Workers to safeguard and promote welfare of children.
• Engage with children and young people through direct work and relationship building.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for families.

Skills

Experience with children

Multi-agency collaboration

Child-centred approach

Driving licence

Empathy and resilience

Excellent communication

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking Social Work Assistants to support Children in Care Teams, working to safeguard and promote welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Birmingham. You will help keep families connected and engage directly with young people, building trusting relationships and coordinating with partner agencies.

The role is hybrid and based in Birmingham, with a focus on child-centred practice, collaboration, and flexible working to support both the Trust and the