Social Work Assistant

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Social Work Assistant – Area Services ? Birmingham
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Are you passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people? An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Social Work Assistant to join a dedicated Area Services team supporting children and families across Birmingham.

This is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values partnership working, and is committed to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people.

Working within a highly supportive team environment, you will play a vital role in supporting Social Workers and Team Managers in delivering high-quality interventions and practical support to families across the city.

The Role As a Senior Social Work Assistant, you will:

Manage an allocated worker caseload under the guidance of Social Workers and Team Managers
Support the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable children and young people
Undertake assessments, gather and analyse information, and maintain accurate case records
Provide practical day-to-day support to children and families
Work closely with partner agencies and professionals to achieve the best outcomes
Prepare accurate reports and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
Contribute positively within a collaborative and supportive team environment
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policy, and best practiceAbout You We are looking for individuals who are:

Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families
Organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities
Strong communicators with excellent report writing skills
Confident working collaboratively with professionals and external agencies
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Keen to continuously develop professionally and contribute positively to team performanceWhy Join? You will be joining an organisation driven by the vision:

“Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.”

The service is built around strong core values including:

One Team
Accountability & Responsibility
Quality & Innovation
Relationships
High Support, High ChallengeThis is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within Children’s Services while making a real and lasting impact.

Important Information
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
Enhanced DBS checks will be required
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is essential
Equal Opportunities Policy applies to all employees? To apply or discuss the opportunity further, please send your CV to (url removed) or message directly for a confidential discussion