Senior Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Service
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families? Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career, helping to shape practice and support colleagues to deliver outstanding outcomes? If so, Birmingham Children's Trust wants you!
At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.
As a Senior Social Worker within our Children with Disabilities Service, you will play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people with disabilities. Alongside managing a complex caseload, you will provide professional guidance and support to colleagues, model high-quality practice, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
You will work closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies to complete assessments, develop robust plans, manage risk and deliver effective interventions that improve outcomes. Our services are joined-up and child-centred, and you will develop strong partnerships with health services, education providers, police, voluntary organisations and other professionals to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.
About the Service:
The Children with Disabilities Service works with children and young people who have permanent disabilities that significantly impact on their day-to-day lives. We are a through service, meaning we stay with children and families throughout their journey with social care, completing assessments and providing ongoing support through Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care processes where required.
We are ambitious for our children and young people and are passionately committed to helping them achieve their full potential. We celebrate their achievements, promote their independence, and work alongside families to ensure children receive the support they need to thrive.
We are seeking a permanent, full-time Senior Social Worker for the team covering the East of the city.
The team is based at One Avenue Road, Aston, with ample free parking available at the rear of the office.
About You:
We are looking for an experienced, skilled and compassionate practitioner who is committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
- Significant post-qualifying experience within children's social care.
- Experience of working with children and young people with disabilities and their families.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and statutory guidance.
- Experience managing complex Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care cases.
- The ability to provide professional support, guidance and mentoring to less experienced colleagues.
- Excellent assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families and partner agencies.
- A commitment to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team.
What We Offer:
At Birmingham Children's Trust, we recognise the importance of supporting our workforce and offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Regular reflective supervision and management support.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
- Access to specialist training relevant to children with disabilities.
- Flexible working arrangements where service needs allow.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
Join Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated team that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people with disabilities across Birmingham.
If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a service that makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Early application is therefore encouraged.
Our Benefits:
At the Trust, we value our people and are committed to supporting your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- In addition to the salary offered, there is a welcome payment of £1,000 paid in full in your first months salary - T&C's will apply.
- A Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum paid monthly subject to tax and NI deductions - T&C's will apply.
- A relocation allowance of up to £8,000 - T&C's will apply.
- 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.