Social work - Transitions Team, Birmingham

Your new company
Birmingham City Council are looking to recruit qualified Social Workers for their Transitions team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced social worker post grade 4 to join the Transitions & Preparation for Adulthood Service.

Your new role
Birmingham City Council are looking for qualified Social Workers with a minimum of 2 years plus qualified experience, who are organised team players with a positive and flexible approach to supporting young people (aged 17 - 25 years) with additional needs as they transition into adulthood, and also those who transition are challenging with homelessness, mental health and involvement in the criminal justice system.
Day-to-day requirements will require you to undertake conversation 3 discussions: support planning, commissioning of care forms (budget requests), reviews, mental capacity assessments, attend meetings for best interest; ERCP, section 117 reviews; complete CHC checklists as part of your case management. You will be fully supported by Senior Practitioners and the assigned Team Manager.

Must have a proven ability to make defensible decisions and work well in a fast-paced environment.

This role is paying up to Grade 5 £33.33 for this locum Social Work role and a 3-month rolling contract at 35 hrs pw.

Hybrid - 1 day a week - Tuesdays at Sparkbrook community health centre

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will need to

Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW)
Social Work England registration
2 years post-qualifying permanent experience.
Previous experience working within Social Work adults services
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to travel as required.What you'll get in return

Competitive salary
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Engage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.What you need to do now
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