Social Work Assistant – Children in Care Teams
We are looking for Social Work Assistants to join the Children in Care Teams at Birmingham Children’s Trust. In this hybrid role based in Birmingham, you will support Social Workers who safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable children and young people throughout the city.
About the Role
You will have a variety of work in this role such as supporting young people to keep in touch with their families, working closely with children and young people to undertake direct work and build trusting relationships, and working closely with other agencies supporting the families you are assisting.
Eligibility
This is a hybrid role in Birmingham. Applicants must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham, have the right to work in the UK, and be able to provide a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Sponsorship is not supported.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children, young people, and/or their families.
- Experience of working collaboratively with partner agencies and multi‑agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people, with a child‑centred approach and commitment to improving their wellbeing.
- A full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and willingness to obtain business use insurance upon appointment.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience of working professionally with individuals and families facing challenging personal circumstances, demonstrating empathy, resilience, and professionalism.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of audiences through verbal, written, and other forms of communication.
Benefits
- Payment of your Social Work England registration fee.
- Payment of your DBS application fee, plus reimbursement of your DBS Update Service subscription.
- A generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days after 5 years’ service and 35 days after 10 years’ service.
- An early finish every Friday, helping you make the most of your weekend.
- Access to our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, offering the opportunity to drive a brand‑new car through an affordable fixed monthly payment, with no deposit or credit checks and a range of all‑inclusive driving packages.
- Free on‑site parking at our One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley) offices, including free electric vehicle charging points.
- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including Occupational Health services, reward and recognition schemes, employee discounts (including the Blue Light Card), health and fitness offers, wellbeing support, and much more.
- Flexible and hybrid working, with a range of working patterns that support both the needs of the Trust and a healthy work‑life balance.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, providing a generous career average pension.
- Discounted gym memberships with PureGym and Nuffield Health to support your health and wellbeing.
Why Join Us
- Impactful Work – be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
- Supportive Environment – enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
- Career Development – benefit from tailored development programmes, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Generous Benefits – take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.
Safeguarding
Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people. The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.
We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. A criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.
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