Social Worker, Transitions Team

birmingham.gov.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

62

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Younger Adults Team in Adult Social Care. The role focuses on transitions from Children’s Services, delivering strengths-based assessments, personalised support plans and risk management.

You will collaborate with families and partner agencies to promote wellbeing and independence. This permanent post offers Grade C salary (£36,581-£45,529), 36.5 hours per week, and a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with SW England registration.
• Experience with assessments, support planning, and risk management.
• Experience with children, young people, and families with complex needs.
• Ability to work across Children’s Services, Adult Social Care, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Undertake strengths-based assessments for younger adults transitioning to adulthood.
• Develop person-centred support plans and manage risks.
• Collaborate with individuals, families and partner agencies to promote wellbeing.
• Provide high-quality social work support within a hybrid working model.

Skills

Strengths-based practice

Child & adult transitions

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Partnership work

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Engagement with families

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker - Younger Adults (Transitions Team)

Permanent

Grade C £36,581- £45,529

Working 36.5 hours per week

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Golden Hello payment - £1,000 + £5,000 per annum; see below for further details and conditions.

About the Role

We are recruiting Qualified Social Workers to join Birmingham Adult Social Care's Younger Adults Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support younger adults with a range of care and support needs, helping them to achieve positive outcomes, maximise independence, and access the services and resources they need to live fulfilling lives.

The role includes working with young people transitioning from Children's Services into Adult Social Care, ensuring support is planned effectively and individuals experience a seamless journey into adulthood. You will undertake strengths-based assessments, develop person-centred support plans, manage risk effectively, and work collaboratively with individuals, families, and partner agencies to promote wellbeing and independence.

The role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with young people, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive life outcomes.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification – please include your Social Work England registration number within your Supporting Statement or application
• Experience of working with children, young people, adults, or families with complex needs and supporting positive outcomes
• Experience of undertaking assessments, support planning, and risk management
• Strong partnership-working skills, with the ability to work effectively across Children's Services, Adult Social Care, health services, education settings, and other agencies
• Excellent communication, analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to strengths-based practice, anti-discriminatory practice, and delivering person-centred services
• The ability to engage positively with young people and families during periods of significant change

Our Benefits:

• Golden Hello Payment: Eligible external candidates will receive a £1,000 Golden Hello payment, alongside a £5,000 annual retention payment (paid monthly and pro rata to contractual hours). Helping to recognise and reward the valuable contribution our Social Workers make to Birmingham's residents.
• These payments are non-contractual and subject to regular review
• A generousannual leave packageof 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
• Flexibleandhybridworking policy- we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns
• Pension Scheme- You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work- be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable adults.
• Supportive Environment- enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development- benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham, and you will be required to attend site, so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

Onboarding Process:

Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian Including Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification.These areessentialpre-employment requirements.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: [e-mail]

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

Job Description and Person Specification