Senior Social Worker

Birmingham Children's Trust

Senior Social Worker – Assessment Team

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour

Hours: 37 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 support to colleagues where required.


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 largest and most dynamic cities, offering excellent opportunities both professionally and personally:

More affordable housing and living costs than many other major UK cities.


Outstanding transport links, including direct rail services to London, Manchester, Bristol, and beyond.


A vibrant cultural scene with world-class shopping, restaurants, theatres, music venues, and sporting events.


Extensive parks, canals, and green spaces throughout the city.


Diverse communities and excellent educational opportunities.


A progressive children's service committed to improving outcomes and investing in workforce development.


It’s a fantastic place to develop your career while enjoying the benefits of living in a thriving and well-connected city.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to:

For more information, call:

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