Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Birmingham

Eden Brown Synergy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Team in Birmingham. You will lead assessments, develop care plans, and supervise junior staff to ensure safeguarding best practices.

You will work with vulnerable children and families, coordinate with multi-agency partners, and keep accurate case records while contributing to service improvement and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a BA/MA in Social Work.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Extensive safeguarding and child protection experience.
• Strong assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify risks and needs of children and families.
• Develop and implement tailored intervention plans with multi-agency partners.
• Provide supervision and support to junior social workers and trainees.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of casework and interventions.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to safeguarding practice improvements.

Skills

Assessment

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Education

BA/MA in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Team in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves working with vulnerable children and families, ensuring their safety and well-being through effective intervention and support. As a Senior Social Worker, you will lead assessments, develop care plans, and provide guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on best practices in safeguarding.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify risks and needs of children and families.
• Developing and implementing tailored intervention plans in collaboration with multi-agency partners.
• Providing supervision and support to junior social workers and trainees.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of casework and interventions.
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to the continuous improvement of safeguarding practices.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized Social Work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee wellness programs. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in Birmingham. If you are passionate about safeguarding and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!