Midlands

Children's Services

Contract

Reference 2810

Birmingham Children’s Trust | Locum | Pay up to £33.30
Children’s Social Worker – Permanence Project
Non-Case Holding Post | Special Guardianship & Care Order Work

Role Overview:
Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Social Worker to join a newly developed Permanence Project on a locum basis. This is a non–case holding role, offering the chance to focus on specialist work that supports children and families at critical points in their journey.

As part of this innovative service, you will be responsible for completing Special Guardianship Assessments, Placement Order Revocations, and the discharge of Care Orders, ensuring children are supported to achieve permanence and stability.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete high-quality Special Guardianship Assessments (SGOs)
Undertake Placement Order Revocation work and applications for discharge of Care Orders
Produce clear, evidence-based reports to support decision making in court and panel settings
Ensure assessments are child-focused, robust, and compliant with statutory guidance
Work collaboratively with colleagues, carers, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes
Contribute to the development of this new project by sharing expertise and best practice

What We’re Looking For:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Strong assessment and report-writing skills
Proven track record within children’s social care, ideally with court-related experience
Ability to work to timescales and manage competing demands effectively
Excellent communication and partnership working skills
Enthusiasm for working on a specialist, non-case holding project

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