Birmingham Children's Trust are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Children in Care (CiC) Team. This role involves working closely with children and young people in care, ensuring their safety and well-being through tailored care plans. You will play a key role in supporting the team with complex cases, particularly around Public Law Outline (PLO) and adoption processes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Birmingham.
Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Managing a caseload of complex children in care cases, including those under PLO and adoption processes.
- PLO & Adoption Work: Supporting children through the legal processes of PLO and adoption, ensuring that the best interests of the child are at the forefront.
- Care Planning: Developing and implementing care plans that meet the needs of children in care, ensuring they have a stable, secure, and supportive environment.
- Multi-Agency Working: Collaborating with partner agencies, including health, education, and legal professionals, to provide comprehensive care and support.
- Mentorship & Support: Offering guidance and supervision to less experienced social workers and social work students within the team.
Requirements:
- Holds an approved social work qualification and is registered with Social Work England (SWE).
- Has significant experience in children's services, particularly in PLO and adoption work.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of current legislation and social work practices relating to children in care.
- Enhanced DBS.
- Access to own car.
How to Apply:
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on or email me your CV -
If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
- A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
- Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
- An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
- Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
- Payroll service twice a week.
- Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
- Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
- Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
- DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.