Birmingham Children's Trust

Senior Social Worker – Assessment Team

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Hours: 36.5 per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Assessment Team.
You will work with children and families at the front door of services, completing assessments and identifying the appropriate level of intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to manage complex cases while supporting colleagues and contributing to high-quality practice within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Complete Child and Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries.
Manage complex safeguarding cases and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
Develop and implement effective safety and support plans.
Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police.
Undertake direct work with children and families.
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.

Practice Model Used by Birmingham

Birmingham Children’s Trust uses a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model supported by Signs of Safety.
This approach focuses on:

Building strong relationships with children and families
Collaborative and transparent practice
Identifying strengths and support networks
Clear risk assessment and safety planning
Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
The model supports consistent, child-centred social work practice across services.

Why Birmingham Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Birmingham is one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities, offering excellent opportunities both professionally and personally:
Affordable living compared to many major UK cities.
Excellent transport links across the UK, including direct rail routes to London, Manchester, and beyond.
A thriving cultural scene with restaurants, shopping, music, and sporting events.
Access to green spaces, canals, and surrounding countryside.
Strong professional opportunities within one of the UK’s largest Children’s Services organisations.
A supportive and developing service focused on improving outcomes for children and investing in staff.
It’s a fantastic place to develop your career while enjoying everything a major city has to offer.