Senior Social Worker – Child Protection (3-Month)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly payments

Office-based role in Birmingham

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is partnering with a local authority in Birmingham to recruit a social worker for a 3-month contract. The role is paid at £33.29 per hour under an umbrella arrangement, with the core aim of safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

You will manage a complex caseload, conduct assessments, create care and protection plans, and work with partner agencies to ensure the child’s voice is central to every decision.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and families.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads.
• Experience collaborating with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Proficiency in completing assessments, care planning, safeguarding interventions, and reviewing outcomes.
• Degree in Social Work or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Protect and advance the welfare of children and young people through proficient social work practices.
• Handle a complex caseload in line with statutory obligations, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate needs, risks, and protective factors to ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and review plans for child protection, children in need, and care.
• Ensure active involvement of children, young people, and families in assessments, planning, and decision-making.
• Maintain a child-focused approach and ensure the child's voice is integral to all interventions.

Skills

Caseload management

Interagency collaboration

CP/safeguarding practice

Professional development

Education

Degree in Social Work

SWE registration

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is partnering with a local authority in Birmingham to recruit a social worker for a 3-month contract. The role is paid at £33.29 per hour under an umbrella arrangement, with the core aim of safeguarding and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

You will manage a complex caseload, conduct assessments, create care and protection plans, and work with partner agencies to ensure the child’s voice is central to every decision.