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Senior Social Worker Assistant - Children in Care
Social Work Assistants – Children in Care Teams
Birmingham Children’s Trust
About the Role
At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are seeking Social Work Assistants to join our Children in Care Teams. As a key member of the team, you will support Social Workers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Birmingham’s most vulnerable children and young people.
Your work will include:
- Supporting young people to maintain family contact
- Building trusting relationships through direct work
- Collaborating with multi-agency partners (health, education, police, etc.)
About Us
‘Working Together to Make Birmingham the Greatest City to Grow Up In.’
Our mission focuses on driving change through high-quality practice, strong partnerships, and a shared commitment to transforming the lives of children, young people, and families. Whether in Leadership, Care Services, or Administration, every role contributes to our goal of delivering the best possible outcomes for those we support.
In 2023, Ofsted rated us as ‘Good’, recognising strengths in areas such as leadership, safeguarding, and corporate parenting.
About You
We’re searching for a passionate, compassionate, and committed individual who is dedicated to making a lasting difference for children and young people.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience working with children, young people, and/or their families
- Ability to collaborate effectively with partner agencies and professionals
- A genuine dedication to child-led support and improving wellbeing
- Full UK driving licence, with access to a vehicle for work purposes and willingness to arrange business use insurance
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Desirable Requirements
- Experience supporting individuals and families in complex, challenging circumstances, demonstrating empathy, resilience, and professionalism
- Strong communication skills, including clear verbal, written, and interpersonal engagement with diverse audiences
What We Offer
We believe in investing in our people—our comprehensive benefits package bolster your professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance:
- ✅ Fully funded registration fees with Social Work England
- ✅ Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) support, including application fee and reimbursement of the Update Service
- ✅ 30 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days after 5 years and 35 days after 10 years) plus bank holidays
- ✅ Early finish every Friday for unrestricted weekends
- ✅ Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme—affordably lease a new car with no deposit, credit checks, and customised driving packages
- ✅ Free on-site parking, including electric vehicle charging
- ✅ Broad employee perks—health services, rewards, discounts (including Blue Light Card), fitness benefits, and wellbeing support
- ✅ Hybrid & flexible work options tailored to both work demands and personal needs
- ✅ Local Government Pension Scheme
- ✅ Discounted gym memberships with PureGym and Nuffield Health
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Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Be part of a team delivering real, meaningful change for Birmingham’s most vulnerable children.
- Supportive Environment: A collaborative culture where your contributions are recognised and valued.
- Career Growth: Tailored development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities designed to enhance your skills.
- Generous Benefits: Access to a competitive rewards package, from pensions to mentoring schemes.
Our Values
We uphold three core principles that guide our work:
🔹 Child-Centric Commitment – We activate the voices of children and young people in their own decisions. 🔹 Resourceful Partnerships – Maximising collaboration across schools, health, and public services for integrated support. 🔹 Unified Influence – When we come together, the chances of thriving are greater for our young people.
Safeguarding Statement
We apply the highest standards of safeguarding. For this role, you may be required to undergo a DBS check (standard, enhanced, or barred-base checks) depending on duties and level of contact with children.
We commit to fair treatment, welcoming applications from individuals with records after an individual review.
Note: Applications will close once sufficient candidates are received. Submit your application early to avoid missing out.
Ready to make a difference? Join Birmingham Children’s Trust today.
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