Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Team - Birmingham - £30.57 ph Umb

Eden Brown Synergy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join our Child Protection Team on a locum basis at £30.57 per hour (Umbrella). The role involves assessing and managing cases to safeguard children and support families in the community.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans with multi‑agency partners, manage complex caseloads, participate in child protection conferences and court proceedings, and keep records in line with local authority policies.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with BA/MA in Social Work or DipSW.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills; able to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with families and multi-agency partners.
• Managing a caseload of complex cases, providing guidance and support to junior social workers.
• Participating in child protection conferences and court proceedings as required.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records in compliance with local authority policies.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Child Protection Team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in our community. The successful candidate will work on a locum basis at a competitive rate of £30.57 per hour (Umbrella). You will be responsible for assessing and managing cases, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children through effective intervention and support.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with families and multi-agency partners.
• Managing a caseload of complex cases, providing guidance and support to junior social workers.
• Participating in child protection conferences and court proceedings as required.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records in compliance with local authority policies.

The ideal candidate will possess essential qualifications and skills, including:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work, DipSW).
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to working collaboratively.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, we offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and training. You will have access to a variety of resources to assist you in your role, including supervision and peer support.