1-2 month contract role with a Local Authority Job Summary: • Senior Social Worker (2 Years’ Experience) required by Birmingham Children's Trust to support the safeguarding and promotion of welfare for vulnerable children and young people across the city. • This is an Inside IR35 agency opportunity within Operations, working in a high-performing service rated GOOD by Ofsted. • The postholder will manage allocated cases, undertake statutory assessments and interventions, and work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Manage an allocated caseload as directed by the Team Manager. • Undertake statutory assessments in line with safeguarding legislation and local authority procedures. • Collect, record and critically analyse information using case management systems. • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is paramount in all decision-making. • Provide practical day-to-day support and interventions to children and families. • Prepare high-quality reports for court, case conferences and statutory reviews. • Maintain accurate, evidence-based case recording in line with organisational and statutory requirements. • Liaise effectively with partner agencies to ensure a joined-up multi-agency approach. • Attend and contribute to team meetings, supervision and service reviews. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, policies, court processes and best practice. Skills/Experience: • Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience as a Social Worker. • Registered Social Worker (Social Work England). • Strong safeguarding and child protection experience. • Experience completing statutory assessments (CIN, CP, LAC where applicable). • Ability to manage a complex caseload independently. • Experience of court work and report writing. • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together guidance). • Experience working within a local authority or children’s trust setting. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work within established guidelines with appropriate supervision. Additional Information: • The closing date: 27/02/2026 @12:00. • Client: Birmingham Children's Trust. • Location: One Avenue, Birmingham. • Hours: 36.5 per week (08:45–17:15). • Umbrella/Ltd Rate: £30.57 per hour. • DBS: Required (role exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).