Your new company
Birmingham City Council has an exciting opportunity that has arisen for an experienced social worker post grade 4 to join the Transitions & Preparation for Adulthood Service.
Your new role
Birmingham City Council are looking for qualified Social Workers with a minimum of 2 years plus qualified experience, who are organised team players with a positive and flexible approach to support young people (aged 17 – 25 years) with additional needs, as they transition into adulthood and also those who transition are challenged with homelessness, mental health and involvement in the criminal justice system.
Day-to-day requirements will require you to undertake conversation 3 discussions: support planning, commissioning of care forms (budget requests), reviews, mental capacity assessments, attend meetings for best interest; EHCP, section 117 reviews; complete CHC checklists as part of your case management. You will be fully supported by Senior Practitioners and the assigned Team Manager.
Must have a proven ability to make defensible decisions and work well in a fast-paced environment.
This role is paying up to Grade 4 £28.16 rate for this locum Social Work role and a 3-month rolling contract at 35 hrs pw.
Hybrid - 1 day a week – Tuesdays at Sparkbrook community health centre
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will need to
- Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW)
- Social Work England registration
- 1 year post-qualifying experience.
- Previous experience working within Social Work adults services
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to travel as required.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Engage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If 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.
- Samantha Millan
