Social work Community Team

Position: Social work job - Community Team
Your new company
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join Birmingham City Council's Perry Barr Community Team, supporting adults across the local community.

Previous Birmingham recruitment information confirms Qualified Social Worker roles within its Community teams, including Perry Barr.

Your new role
As a Community Social Worker, you will work with adults who have a range of care and support needs, promoting independence, strengths-based practice and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews
Develop person-centred support plans based on individual strengths, needs and outcomes
Complete Mental Capacity Act assessments and contribute to Best Interests decision-making where appropriate
Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory duties
Manage a varied caseload of adults with differing levels of complexity
Work closely with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies
Work collaboratively with health professionals and wider multidisciplinary services
Support individuals to maximise independence, choice and control
Ensure case records, assessments and plans are accurate, timely and of a high professional standard
Contribute to effective risk management while balancing individuals' rights, wishes and independence

What you'll need to succeed
✅ Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification
✅ Social Work England registration
✅ Experience working within Adult Social Care, ideally within a community setting
✅ Good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and adult safeguarding
✅ Confident completing assessments, reviews and support planning
✅ Ability to manage a busy caseload and work effectively with partner agencies
✅ Strong communication, assessment and decision-making skills

What you'll get in return
✨ Competitive hourly rate of 28.40ph
✨ Full-time hours with flexible/hybrid working arrangements
✨ The opportunity to join Birmingham City Council's Perry Barr Community Team
✨ A varied Adult Social Care role working with individuals with a range of care and support needs
✨ Partnership working with health professionals, families, carers and community services
✨ The opportunity to deliver strengths-based, person-centred social work and promote independence
✨ A rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to adults within the Perry Barr community

What you need to do now
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