Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team - East

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team - East of Birmingham

Apply for the Social Worker role at Birmingham Children’s Trust
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Are you passionate about making a difference in disabilities and their families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust we provide outstanding care and support across Birmingham. Our mission is simple: to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic, forward‑thinking organisation committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.

As a Children’s Social Worker you will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans and provide ongoing support. The team includes a Team Manager, a Senior Practitioner and six Social Workers.

The East team is based at One Avenue in Aston, with an additional office in Stirchley for meetings and flexible working. Both offices offer free parking.

This hybrid role is based in Birmingham. You must reside within a suitable commutable distance and hold the required right‑to‑work documents. Sponsorship is not offered.

The Children with Disabilities Service is a through‑service; we complete the child’s assessment upon receipt of referral and remain with the child for whichever plan is required. We work in partnership with police, health services, schools and voluntary organisations.

• Safeguard children and young people and promote their welfare.
• Assess the needs of families and children.
• Develop and review care plans.
• Provide ongoing support to children and families.
• Work effectively as part of a team and independently.

• Degree in Social Work and completion of ASYE.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Generous annual leave.
• Free on‑site parking at both offices.
• Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee.
• Monthly group supervision and separate individual supervision.
• Hybrid model combining office and home working.
• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Impactful work that makes a real difference to the most vulnerable children.
• A supportive, collaborative work culture.
• Career development through tailored programmes, supervision and learning opportunities.
• Generous benefits, including leave, pension scheme and additional perks.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records.

Please note we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications. Apply soon to avoid disappointment.