Social Worker - Citywide Adults Impact Team (CWAIT) Permanent Grade C - £35,412 - £41,771 Working 36.5 hours per week An opportunity has arisen to join the Citywide Adults Impact Team (CWAIT). This role is subject to hybrid working arrangements, with a non-negotiable requirement to be office based for up to two days per week. The postholder(s) will manage an array of a caseloads and support citizens as part of a citywide service. CWAIT is seeking seven qualified Social Workers to, applying a strength-based approach in maximising vulnerable younger Adults, whilst considering the effective use of Adult Social Care resources and provisions. Successful candidates must be qualified. Applications from new or newly qualified Social Workers are welcomed and will be supported through coaching and mentoring from dedicated Senior Practitioners, who provide daily oversight of social work teams. Additional guidance is offered by experienced practitioners, working alongside Senior Practitioners to deliver supervision and support your ongoing professional development. You will be supported to become resilient to manage change in direction for the team to meet the directorates needs, and you will be supported to develop confidence in working independently, and within a multidisciplinary environment, focusing on a MDT approach to maximise positive outcomes for the citizens. As part of your case management responsibilities, you will be supported to develop your skills to complete Care Act assessments, and standard case reviews to an acceptable standard. This role will also include three of the positions aligned to the CWAIT duty service on a permanent basis, inclusive of Monday – Friday 08.45 – 5.15 duty cover with 4.15 finish on Fridays. In return, we offer a very welcoming and supportive environment with access to coaching, mentoring, and training to support your ongoing professional and personal development. You must be able to apply the principles of the Care Act 2014 to deliver person centred practice that promotes choice, control, independence, wellbeing, prevention, and early intervention. A clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Social Worker is recommended. We’re also proud to offer: Family friendly policies A range of benefits, including membership of the West Midlands Pension Fund, discounted gym membership and a confidential employee assistance programme. Reimbursement of professional fees Golden Hello payment - £1,000, (upon external appointment) Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such, applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquires please contact: Julie Flynn – julie.flynn@birmingham.gov.uk We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Job Description and Person Specification