Help us change children and young people’s lives At Birmingham Children’s Trust, everything we do is about making a difference for children, young people, and families across our city. Every day, we support over 10,000 children and young people — ensuring they are safe, happy, and able to thrive. We are now seeking 4 passionate and skilled Specialist Assessment Social Workers to join our brand-new Specialist Assessment Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative team, carrying out complex assessments and directly improving outcomes for Birmingham’s most vulnerable children. As a Specialist Assessment Social Worker, you will: Carry out high-quality, evidence-based assessments of children and families. Provide clear, analytical reports to support decision-making in children’s best interests. Work collaboratively with other professionals, including schools, health colleagues, police, and voluntary organisations. Develop meaningful relationships with children and young people, ensuring their voices are central to your work. Contribute to our trauma-informed, relationship-based practice model, ensuring positive and lasting outcomes. About You Be a qualified Social Worker. Hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Demonstrate resilience, strong time management, and excellent analytical skills. Have experience in assessment and care planning, with a passion for improving outcomes for children. Be able to work collaboratively, building strong relationships with colleagues and partner agencies. Bring curiosity, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Why Join Us? Make a Real Impact – your work will shape the future for children and families across Birmingham. Specialist Practice – work on a wide range of community-based and complex assessments, including Parent Assess, CUBAS, and specialist risk assessments. Professional Growth – access tailored development, reflective supervision, and opportunities to expand your skills in specialist social work practice. Supportive Culture – join a collaborative, values-driven workplace where staff wellbeing and professional growth are genuinely prioritised. Generous Benefits – enjoy a competitive package including: Our offer to you: A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service. Free on-site parking. Amazing full access to our internal employee benefits scheme including, but not limited to, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts, Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more! Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee. Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Interviews : WC 13th October 2025 Want to know more? If you’re passionate about specialist social work practice and ready to take on a role where you can make a lasting difference, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Stuart Lowe (Head of Service) - Stuart.lowe@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk