Senior Social Worker

WMJobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 incentive payment

Retention payment up to £5,000 per ann

30 days annual leave + bank holidays (

On-site parking and electric car-charg

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is looking for a senior social worker to join the Post Adoption Support Team in a hybrid role based in Birmingham. The role focuses on trauma-informed, therapeutic support for adopted children and young people, safeguarding and welfare promotion, and close collaboration with families and professionals.

The ideal candidate will have a Social Work degree with ASYE completed, SWE registration, and experience in adoption work, drawn from a youth/family social work setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a Social Work degree and completion of ASYE.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience with children and families in a social work setting.
• Experience in Adoption work.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Assess needs, develop care plans and provide ongoing support.
• Collaborate with families, carers and professionals to coordinate services.
• Develop robust partnerships with police, health, schools and voluntary organisations.
• Contribute to joined-up services and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

ASYE completed

SWE registration

Experience with children & families

Adoption work experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Education

Degree in Social Work

ASYE completed

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust,

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?

Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential?

Adopt Birmingham is the Regional Adoption Agency for Birmingham. We are seeking a full time senior social worker to join our Post Adoption Support Team, providing trauma informed, therapeutic social worker support to adopted children and young people.

As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support.

Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations.

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

About You

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.
• Experience of Adoption work.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Additional Information

Onboarding Process

Our Benefits

• In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000
• Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&C's will apply.
• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.
• Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.

For further information about this role, please contact Pascelle Grewall (Team Manager) [e-mail]

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Please note:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.