Job description

1-2 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Senior Social Worker (2+ Years’ Experience) required by Birmingham Children's Trust to support the safeguarding and promotion of welfare for vulnerable children and young people across the city.

• This is an Inside IR35 agency opportunity within Operations, working in a high-performing service rated GOOD by Ofsted.

• The postholder will manage allocated cases, undertake statutory assessments and interventions, and work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Manage an allocated caseload as directed by the Team Manager.

• Undertake statutory assessments in line with safeguarding legislation and local authority procedures.

• Collect, record and critically analyse information using case management systems.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is paramount in all decision-making.

• Provide practical day-to-day support and interventions to children and families.

• Prepare high-quality reports for court, case conferences and statutory reviews.

• Maintain accurate, evidence-based case recording in line with organisational and statutory requirements.

• Liaise effectively with partner agencies to ensure a joined-up multi-agency approach.

• Attend and contribute to team meetings, supervision and service reviews.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policies, court processes and best practice.

Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience as a Social Worker.

• Registered Social Worker (Social Work England).

• Strong safeguarding and child protection experience.

• Experience completing statutory assessments (CIN, CP, LAC where applicable).

• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently.

• Experience of court work and report writing.

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together guidance).

• Experience working within a local authority or children’s trust setting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work within established guidelines with appropriate supervision.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 27/02/2026 @12:00.

• Client: Birmingham Children's Trust.

• Location: One Avenue, Birmingham.

• Hours: 36.5 per week (08:45–17:15).

• Umbrella/Ltd Rate: £30.57 per hour.

• DBS: Required (role exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).