Your newpany
Birmingham City Council are looking to recruit a qualified Social Worker for their ‘No Recourse to Public Funds Team’ (NRPF).
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Social workers to join a stable and supportive NRPF team who are passionate andmitted to providing the best decisions and care for citizens of Birmingham.
Your new role
NRPF provides information and signposting services to vulnerable people who are unable to access statutory services across Birmingham. Providing assessments, information regarding welfare benefits, housing support and adult social care support.As a Social Worker, you will have substantial experience and working knowledge of adult social work and have knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Human Rights Act 1998 and Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
You will be required to carry out face-to-face reviews with citizens who are asylum seeking and be willing to travel to hospitals,munity and residentials.The team is exceptionally high functioning and well-supported by senior practitioners and team managers.
Hybrid working
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will require a Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS or CCETSW approved equivalent). Current professional registration with Social Work England and a minimum of 1 year's experience working with adults in a social work position. Good assessment skills and knowledge of legislation that underpins Social Work
What you'll get in return
Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive:
1. Lifelong career partner with over 17 years of recruitment expertise
2. Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment
3. Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils
4. Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies
5. Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform, Network forums and resources
6. Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform – Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd
7. Support for CV writing and Interview skills
8. *£250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place.
9. You will be offered apetitive salary, but this is dependent on experience with scope for negotiation.