Part-Time Social Work Assistant – Area Services Grade: GR3
Reporting to: Team Manager
About Birmingham Children’s Trust Birmingham Children’s Trust employs around 1,900 staff and manages an operating budget of approximately £200m per year. Our mission is simple: to make a positive difference for children, young people, and families in Birmingham.
We work in a city where:
The local population is approximately 1,100,000
32.4% of children live in poverty (compared to 20% across England)
Infant mortality is significantly above the national average (6.7 per 1,000 live births in Birmingham vs 4.1 per 1,000 nationally)
Our Vision:
“Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in”
Our Values:
ONE TEAM
ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
QUALITY AND INNOVATION
RELATIONSHIPS
HIGH SUPPORT, HIGH CHALLENGE
Job Purpose To provide essential support to social workers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Birmingham’s most vulnerable children and young people, delivering a high-quality service to children, families, and carers.
Key Responsibilities Casework
Manage an allocated casework role as assigned by the Team Manager or social worker.
Assessments & Interventions
Collect, accurately record, and critically analyse relevant information using management information systems.
Take appropriate action to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
Provide practical day-to-day support to children and their families as directed.
Partnership Working
Liaise and collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure services are joined-up and achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people.
Case Recording & Reporting
Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences through written, verbal, and other communication methods.
Development & Accountability
Take personal responsibility for professional development and reflective practice.
Keep up-to-date with legislation, court rules, policies, procedures, and best practice.
Attend team meetings and service reviews, contributing to the team’s outcomes.
Support the Team Manager with additional duties as required.
Supervision Received
Supervising Officer: Team Manager
Level of Supervision: Work within established guidelines; work subject to regular review and scrutiny by supervisor.
Supervision Given
None
Special Conditions
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be undertaken.
Birmingham Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Observance of the Birmingham Children’s Trust Equal Opportunities Policy is required