Senior Social Worker, Child Protection — Hybrid & Benefits

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Social Work England registration fee —

Hybrid working

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Child Protection service in Birmingham. The role focuses on lead professional duties, safeguarding, and multi‑agency collaboration to support vulnerable children and families.

You will conduct needs-led assessments, lead Team Around the Family meetings, and prepare reports for conferences and courts. The role emphasizes trauma‑informed practice and high-quality case recording in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration and valid DBS
• Experience in child protection and safeguarding
• Ability to lead assessments and contribute to multi-agency plans

Responsibilities

• Act as lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.
• Undertake needs-led assessments and lead multi-agency support plans.
• Facilitate Early Help meetings and Team Around the Family.
• Prepare assessments/reports for conferences, courts, and panels.
• Engage with MACPT and implement child protection plans.
• Maintain high-quality case records and promote inclusion.

Skills

Leadership

Assessment planning

Multi-agency collaboration

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Child Protection service in Birmingham. The role focuses on lead professional duties, safeguarding, and multi‑agency collaboration to support vulnerable children and families.

You will conduct needs-led assessments, lead Team Around the Family meetings, and prepare reports for conferences and courts. The role emphasizes trauma‑informed practice and high-quality case recording in a supportive environment.