Senior Social Worker – Section 47 Duty (Hybrid)

Wax Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Hybrid and flexible working

Structured induction

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Section 47 Duty Team on an initial 3-month agency contract with potential extension. The role involves fast-paced safeguarding work, completing enquiries, and conducting home visits across Birmingham.

Applicants should be qualified, registered Social Workers with strong safeguarding knowledge, and able to start immediately after a brief induction.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered Social Worker with safeguarding/assessment experience.
• Experience delivering Section 47 enquiries and rapid safeguarding decisions.
• Must have Social Work England registration and driving license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Complete Section 47 enquiries and 15-day Section 17 assessments when required.
• Join a fast-paced Section 47 Duty Team and participate in a duty rota every four weeks.
• Undertake statutory home visits across Birmingham and ensure timely, high-quality safeguarding assessments.

Skills

Safeguarding

Section 47

Registration

Independent work

Education

Social Work degree

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Section 47 Duty Team on an initial 3-month agency contract with potential extension. The role involves fast-paced safeguarding work, completing enquiries, and conducting home visits across Birmingham.

Applicants should be qualified, registered Social Workers with strong safeguarding knowledge, and able to start immediately after a brief induction.