Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker x 2

Practice Educator x 2

Permanent

Grade D - £45,091 – £53,460

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

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

Working 36.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator Grade D to join the Hall Green and Selly Oak Assessment Social Work Team, working with adults over the age of 18.

We are looking for an organised and dependable team player who has a positive and flexible approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with being enthusiastic and self‑motivated.

This post is within Birmingham City Council involves a lead role in improving the quality of professional social work practice and managing complex casework.

These roles often involve providing technical expertise, coaching, and mentoring to other social workers, as well as ensuring adherence to legislation, standards, and departmental policies.

Birmingham City Council emphasizes a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well‑being, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for career development.

The purpose of the role for the successful applicant will be:

To ensure the effective operation and development of Adult’s Social Care to achieve the City Council’s objectives and statutory duties and responsibilities, and to improve positive outcomes for Adults in Birmingham. Practice educators to supervise, and assess learners in practice with Social Work Practice Educator Level 1 and Level 2 Practice Educator Professional Standards (PEPS).

To participate in the identification and systematic review of service needs and the planning and delivery of appropriate adult care services, exploring innovative and radical approaches to service delivery – whether provided directly by Adults Social Care or commissioned and delivered by external partners/providers.

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

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.