Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

Birmingham Children's Trust; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's social services organization in Birmingham is seeking a Children’s Social Worker to safeguard and promote the welfare of young individuals. The role involves creating care plans and providing support in collaboration with families and professionals. Required qualifications include a Social Work degree, SWE registration, and experience with children and families. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive benefits package, including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Free parking

SWE registration fee reimbursed

Career development support

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must have a Social Work degree and be registered with SWE.
• Experience working with children and families is essential.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Work closely with families to assess needs and create care plans.
• Collaborate with schools, health services, and police.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Assessment and care planning

Collaboration with professionals

Education

Social Work degree

ASYE completed

SWE registration

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference for children with disabilities and their families? Do you want to empower young people to reach their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you! We provide outstanding care and support to children with disabilities across Birmingham, ensuring every child can thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. Rated "Good" by Ofsted in 2023, we are a forward-thinking organisation committed to excellence in social work.

As a Children’s Social Worker, you’ll safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, working closely with families and professionals to assess needs, create care plans, and provide ongoing support.

Our Children with Disabilities Service is a through-service, supporting children from referral through all stages of care. You’ll collaborate with schools, health services, police, and voluntary organisations.

• Location: Hybrid role based in Birmingham (Aston and Stirchley offices with free parking).
• Team: 1 Team Manager, 1 Senior Practitioner, 6 Social Workers.
• Requirements: Social Work degree, ASYE completed, SWE registration, experience with children and families.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave
• Free parking
• SWE registration fee reimbursed
• Monthly group and individual supervision
• Flexible hybrid working
• Career development and wellbeing support

Joining Birmingham Children’s Trust means being part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children. You’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is a priority. We offer clear career pathways, tailored development programs, and a range of learning opportunities to help you advance. Alongside this, you’ll enjoy a competitive benefits package, generous leave allowance, and access to the Local Government pension scheme. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to do impactful work every day helping children and young people in the community.