Social Work Assistant, Birmingham Children’s Trust

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Social Work Assistant to support Children in Care in Birmingham. The role involves assisting social workers, conducting assessments, and providing practical support. The ideal candidate will have experience with vulnerable children and strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible hybrid working pattern and a competitive pay rate of £17.65 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Referral bonuses

Easy registration process

Qualifications

• Experience in working with vulnerable children and families.
• Confident in using computer software, and adapting communication.
• Child-focused approach, dedicated to improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist social workers in supporting Children in Care.
• Complete statutory assessments and supervise family time.
• Provide practical support through home visits.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable children

Good communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Flexible approach to workload

Tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

Overview

Social Work Assistant, Birmingham Children’s Trust

We currently have 5 Senior Social Work Assistant vacancies within our HUB 2 Children in Care services. Working in Birmingham means you will have the benefit of two office bases in the North and South of the city Lifford House and One Avenue Road which are purpose-built offices that have been newly refurbished and which offer designated parking spaces. You will be joining a team of dedicated social workers and managers who are very committed to their roles but who are also very warm and welcoming to newly appointed staff.

Responsibilities

• You will play a key part in assisting our social workers to support our Children in Care alongside those children and families who are subject to live care proceedings.
• You will assist with the completion of statutory assessments, supervise family time and advise children and their families about help and support that is available to them.
• You will obtain and record all relevant information, taking appropriate action where necessary; as well as providing practical day-to-day support; which may take the form of home visits and direct work within the family home or community.

About You / Qualifications

• Do you have experience in working with vulnerable children, young people and their families in a support/advisory role and be knowledgeable in safeguarding and Children’s services processes and legislation?
• You should be confident in using a range of computer software and have good communication skills which you are able to adapt based on your audience.
• A flexible approach to your workload is essential, as you will work with your local and wider teams; and as key links in partnership working with professional agencies to achieve improved outcomes.
• Are you confident to work autonomously, highly motivated, task centred and a good team player?
• Do you have a child focused approach to your work and prepared to fully support our children and their families/carers consistently with the ability to build positive relationships, over sometimes a long period, dedicated to improving their lives?

£17.65 per hour

Working pattern

There is plenty of hybrid working available.

Agency information

Please get in touch for more information.

This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses so please pass on to a colleague or friend who may be!

Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email [e-mail] for more information.