Job Description
Your new company \nBirmingham City Council have an exciting opportunity for qualified Social to join the Citywide Triage Adult Safeguarding Team at Birmingham City Council.\n\nYour new role \nBirmingham City Council are looking for a dedicated and highly motivated Social Worker to join the Citywide Triage function provides an immediate response to adult safeguarding referrals, undertaking initial information gathering and analysis to form an assessment of risk and determine the appropriate pathway for the citizen. This is a dynamic and fast-paced area of practice, where the ability to make defensible decisions in accordance with relevant legislation is key.\n\nThe ability to apply knowledge of relevant legislation and policy frameworks in practice and work in partnership with citizens, carers, communities, and other professionals is key. The team is staffed with highly skilled and experienced Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and Team Managers, who all contribute to a friendly and supportive working environment.
There is a robust induction and training offer for new staff and excellent opportunities for ongoing CPD within the team and across the wider Adult Social Care Directorate. \n\nHybrid ways of working are available with options to work from home, our New Aston House, and/or a range of community hubs and other bases across the city. Appropriate equipment and support are provided.
Competitive rates of pay with opportunity for negotiation in relation to skills and experience.\n\nWhat you'll need to succeed \nTo be successful, you will need to \n\nHave a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) \nSocial Work England registration \n1 year post-qualifying experience.\nPrevious experience working within Social Work adults services\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nFlexibility to travel as required.What you'll get in return \n\nCompetitive salary \nOpportunities for professional development and career advancement.\nSupportive and collaborative work environment.\nEngage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.What you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)