Senior Social Worker

Location: Warwickshire, Warwickshire, GB, CV9 2HY

Final date to receive applications: T15:02:18.677

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families across Birmingham? Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Worker, to join our Child Protection service. We are committed to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city’s most vulnerable children and families.

Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals.

• Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.
• Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.
• Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a 'Team Around the Family'.
• Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.
• Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and deliver child protection plans where necessary.
• Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.
• Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families.
• Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.

• In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000 T&C's will apply
• Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to tax and NI deductions - T&C's will apply.
• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on-site parking.
• Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee
• Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Help us to change children and young people's lives! At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.
• 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.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one…