Your newpany
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,missioning of care forms (budget requests), reviews, mental capacity assessments, attend meetings for best interest; EHCP, section 117 reviews;plete 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 £ rate for this locum Social Work role and a 3-month rolling contract at 35 hrs pw.
Hybrid - 1 day a week – Tuesdays at Sparkbrookmunity health centre
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will need to
1. Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/ in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW)
2. Social Work England registration
3. 1 year post-qualifying experience.
4. Previous experience working within Social Work adults services
5. Strongmunication and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. Flexibility to travel as required.
What you'll get in return
8. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
9. Supportive and collaborative work environment.
10. Engage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.