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Social Worker - Children in Care Service
Senior Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team
Birmingham Children’s Trust
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?
Birmingham Children’s Trust is dedicated to supporting and empowering young people to achieve their full potential within a nurturing and collaborative environment.
About the Role
Joining the Children with Disabilities Team, you’ll engage in specialised social work, making holistic threshold decisions aligned with the Right Help Right Time framework. This demanding yet rewarding role requires urgent duty work to address safeguarding concerns, provide appropriate support, and guide children and families effectively.
Working within a managed caseload, the role offers meaningful career progression, flexible opportunities, and a commitment to continuous professional development—all while ensuring child welfare remains central.
Responsibilities
- Conduct timely threshold assessments and safeguarding interventions in line with Right Help Right Time principles.
- Support children with disabilities and complex needs**, ensuring their voices are heard.
- Collaborate with multi-agency partners to deliver cohesive, child-focused solutions.
- Adhere to legal, ethical, and safeguarding guidelines within a fast-paced environment.
- Develop and maintain extensive professional networks to enhance intervention strategies.
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Requirements
You should have:
- A qualification in Social Work, with completed ASYE (Assessment and Development Year).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Proven experience working with children and families in a social work or related setting.
- Strong analytical skills for high-stakes decision-making.
- Excellent communication, including sensitivity with families and young people.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure and tight deadlines.
Benefits
Discover a supportive, rewarding workplace with:
- £1,000 welcome incentive in your first month’s pay (T&C’s apply).
- £5,000 annual retention bonus (T&C’s apply).
- Relocation allowance (up to £8,000) (T&C’s apply).
- Paid Social Work England registration and DBS check fees (including updates).
- 30 days’ annual leave (33 days after 5 years, 35 after 10).
- Ultimate Car Flex Plan – no deposit/credit checks with affordable fixed monthly payments.
- On-site parking + EV charging at Aston and Stirchley offices.
- Occupational health support, wellness benefits, and Preferred Pricing advantages (e.g., Blue Light Card).
- Flexible hybrid working to balance work/life demands.
- LGP pension scheme, discounted gym access with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health.
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Why Join Birmingham Children’s Trust?
- Impactful Work: Influence the lives of Birmingham’s most vulnerable children daily.
- Supportive Culture: Collaborative, values-driven, and inclusive team environment.
- Career Development: Tailored training programs and mentorship opportunities.
- Generous Compensation: Attractive salary, bonuses, and discretionary allowances.
Our Values Reflected in Everything We Do
- Child-centred decisions: All work prioritises the child’s needs and voices.
- Strategic partnerships: Integrated support from schools, police, and health professionals.
- Elite collaboration: Unified response for maximum impact in child welfare.
“Together, we can create a brighter future for every child.”
Safeguarding Commitment
- DBS checks are required for the post (Enhanced + Barred List) due to direct work with children.
- Fair treatment process—applicants with relevant convictions will be considered on a merits basis.
Note: Roles may close early due to high demand, ensuring early applications are reviewed promptly.
Help us transform thousands of children’s lives—apply today!
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