Job Purpose

To support qualified social workers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Birmingham by delivering high-quality, child-centred practice and contributing to effective assessments, interventions and multi-agency working.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake an allocated worker role for casework as directed by the Team Manager or Social Worker.
  

• Gather, accurately record and critically analyse information to contribute to statutory assessments, care planning and decision-making.
  

• Ensure the safety, welfare and best interests of children and young people are paramount in all aspects of practice.
  

• Provide practical, day-to-day support to children, young people and their families in line with assessed needs and care plans.
  

• Support the delivery of interventions that promote positive outcomes for children and families.
  

• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies to ensure coordinated and effective services.
  

• Communicate effectively with children, young people, families and professionals using clear verbal and written communication.
  

• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records in accordance with statutory, legal and organisational requirements.
  

• Contribute to reports, meetings, reviews and other statutory processes as required.
  

• Take responsibility for own professional development, reflective practice and compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
  

• Actively participate in supervision, team meetings and service reviews.
  

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and the needs of the service.
  

Requirements

• Experience of working with children, young people and families in a social care, safeguarding or related setting.
  

• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and child-centred practice.
  

• Ability to gather, analyse and accurately record information.
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  

• Willingness to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  

• Experience of working within a local authority or children’s social care environment.
  

• Knowledge of statutory assessment frameworks and processes.
  

• Relevant qualification in health, social care or a related field.