Senior Social Worker

Social Worker – Child Protection Enquiry Service Location: Lifford House, Birmingham Pay Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time (Hybrid Working) Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding children and supporting families? We're recruiting for a Social Worker to join the South Child Protection Enquiry Service in Birmingham, based at Lifford House. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated safeguarding team, progressing plans for children and young people who are subject to Section 47 (S47) Child Protection enquiries. The role offers hybrid working, combining office and home working, with attendance required on team days and allocated duty days. The Role As a Social Worker within the Child Protection Enquiry Service, you will manage a caseload of children and young people, undertaking statutory assessments and coordinating multi-agency interventions to safeguard those at risk of significant harm. You will work closely with families and partner agencies to assess risk, develop effective plans and ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of children and young people subject to Section 47 enquiries. * Undertake high-quality assessments in line with statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures. * Develop, implement and review child protection and child in need plans. * Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes. * Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and other statutory meetings. * Ensure children's wishes and feelings are central to assessments and planning. * Analyse risk and make informed decisions to safeguard children and promote their welfare. * Maintain accurate, timely and evidence-based case recording using electronic management systems. * Prepare high-quality reports for statutory meetings and court proceedings where required. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: * A recognised Social Work qualification. * Completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). * Current Social Work England registration. * Experience working with children and families within a statutory social work setting. * Strong assessment, analytical and risk management skills. * Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. * The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. * A sound understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures and statutory guidance. Pay & Benefits * £30.57 per hour (Umbrella). * Full-time agency opportunity. * Hybrid working arrangement. * Supportive and collaborative team environment. * Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist Child Protection Enquiry Service. * Meaningful work making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. Essential Requirements Applicants must have: * Social Work England registration. * A recognised Social Work qualification. * Completion of ASYE. * Eligibility to work in the UK. * Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one). * Experience within statutory Children's Social Care. If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker with a commitment to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this rewarding opportunity in Birmingham. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon