Birmingham Children’s Trust has been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The report and our recent Ofsted monitoring visit confirms the progress we continue to make. Birmingham Children’s Trust is a great destination for work and career development.
We currently have Senior Social Work Assistant vacancies within our City Wide Children in Care services. Working in Birmingham means you will have the benefit of two office bases in the North and South of the city Lifford House and One Avenue Road which are purpose-built offices that have been newly refurbished and which offer designated parking spaces.
You will be joining a team of dedicated social workers and managers who are very committed to their roles but who are also very warm and welcoming to newly appointed staff.
The Role
* You will play a key part in assisting our social workers to support our Children in Care alongside those children and families who are subject to live care proceedings.
* You will assist with the completion of statutory assessments, supervise family time and advise children and their families about help and support that is available to them.
* You will obtain and record all relevant information, taking appropriate action where necessary; as well as providing practical day-to-day support; which may take the form of home visits and direct work within the family home or community.
About You
* Do you have experience in working with vulnerable children, young people and their families in a support/advisory role and be knowledgeable in safeguarding and Children’s services processes and legislation?
* You should be confident in using a range of computer software and have good communication skills which you are able to adapt based on your audience. A flexible approach to your workload is essential, as you will work with your local and wider teams; and as key links in partnership working with professional agencies to achieve improved outcomes.
* Are you confident to work autonomously, highly motivated, task-centred and a good team player?
* Do you have a child-focused approach to your work and prepared to fully support our children and their families/carers consistently with the ability to build positive relationships, over sometimes a long period, dedicated to improving their lives?
About Us…..why we are different as a Trust….
* We know and understand that working in social care is hard work and challenging at times, that’s why we reward you with a very attractive employment offer.
* Alongside regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, mental health and well-being support, we offer a wider range of benefits including competitive rewards and pension, a generous annual leave package plus bank holidays; Car Leasing Scheme; to name a few.
If you would like to be part of our passionate and dedicated Children’s Trust and are committed to continuous and innovative practice improvement, then don’t hesitate and apply today.
We reserve the right to close it early should we reach the required number of applications, so if you are interested in applying please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews will be held face to face on 12th or 13th February. If you would like more information about the role or about working for us please email:
CIC Team Manager Tanith Kimber: Tanith.Kimber@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
CIC Team Manager Lorraine D McPherson: lorraine.d.mcPherson@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk
or join us at one of our webinars below:
Tuesday 21st January 12-1pm
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Monday 27th January 5-6pm
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