Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding & Family Support Lead

Eden Brown Synergy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check processed and paid for by ED

Referral bonus

Bonus for finding your own job

Twice weekly payroll

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team in Birmingham. You will manage a caseload of children subject to safeguarding interventions and contribute to ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Essential requirements include a Social Work degree and SW England registration, plus a driving licence. The role offers £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) with Eden Brown Synergy benefits.

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
• Social Work England Registration
• Driving license and access to own vehicle

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to safeguarding intervention, ensuring their safety and wellbeing remain the priority.
• Undertake Child & Family Assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and risk assessments in line with statutory guidance.
• Develop, implement, and review Child Protection and Child in Need plans, ensuring clear outcomes and effective risk management.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, young people, parents, and wider family networks.
• Ensure the child's voice, wishes, and feelings are central to assessment, planning, and decision-making.
• Identify and respond to complex safeguarding concerns, including neglect, abuse, exploitation, and extra-familial harm.
• Work closely with police, health, education, Early Help, and other partner agencies to deliver coordinated safeguarding interventions.
• Attend and contribute to Child Protection Conferences, Core Groups, strategy meetings, and multi-agency planning meetings.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, care plans, and court documentation where required.
• Monitor and review risks, taking timely action where circumstances change or concerns elevate.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in accordance with statutory requirements and Birmingham Children's Trust procedures.
• Promote strengths-based, relationship-focused, and anti-discriminatory practice to achieve sustainable positive outcomes for children and families.

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team in Birmingham. You will manage a caseload of children subject to safeguarding interventions and contribute to ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Essential requirements include a Social Work degree and SW England registration, plus a driving licence. The role offers £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) with Eden Brown Synergy benefits.