*Childrens Social Worker CIC #RQ1713093

BA in Social Work or equivalent, Children, Children and Families, DBS - Social Worker, Qualified Social Worker, Registered SWE, Skills, Team Manager
Wigan, Birmingham, Barnsley
March 24, 2026
£33 - £33 / hour
Interim / temporary

Job Description

Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Birmingham Children’s Trust as we celebrate our GOOD Ofsted status which we are immensely proud of. Senior Practitioner Role within the Children in Care team. A minimum of 3 years in a permanent role is compulsory to comply with DFE regulations. This role is for a Child in Care team and requires you to manage care proceedings cases from the initial hearing. As a Children’s Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support. Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies; to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children’s Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Office days are currently Mondays and Tuesdays and duty days twice a month – Office Location – One Avenue Road / Lifford House Desirable – to be a car driver

 Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP

What’s on offer for the Social Worker

· Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!

· Excellent management structure with experienced leaders

· Desirable location with excellent transport links

· A stable and well-supported working environment

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  • Free on-going training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.

  • Competitive Rates of pay

  • In house payroll, providing weekly payments and support

  • Enhanced DBS completed.

  • Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team

  • An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant

  • Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area

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