Job Title: Senior Social Work Assistant
Grade: GR3
Reporting To: Team Manager
Location: New Aston House, Birmingham - B6
Contract Type: Contractual (Ending on 27/10/2025)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay Rate: £13.71 per hour
Mileage Allowance: £0.45 per mile
Purpose of the Role
To support social workers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people by delivering high-quality support services, carrying out casework, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Hold responsibility for an allocated caseload as assigned by the Team Manager or Social Worker.
- Collect, record, and analyze relevant information using case management systems to support assessments and interventions.
- Provide practical day-to-day support to children and families as directed.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children through accurate assessments and actions aligned with statutory guidelines.
- Liaise with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and ensure services are joined up.
- Maintain accurate and timely case recording, reports, and communication in line with statutory and organizational standards.
- Participate in team meetings, reviews, and contribute to service improvement.
- Take personal responsibility for continuous professional development and reflective practice.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with children and/or families in a care setting.
- Ability to liaise with agencies to access support for children and families.
- Basic knowledge of social work practices and relevant legislation.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to build effective relationships.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
- Respect for diversity and commitment to equality.
- Ability to work flexibly within a team and in partnership with other professionals.
Special Conditions
- This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £13.70 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Application question(s):
- What is your Qualification Level?
- Name of the University where the candidate obtained their Social Work qualification:
- Do you have an Enhanced DBS on an updated service?
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Social Work England (required)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Ilford IG1 (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/08/2025
Reference ID: AESN-SWAM-DN-012
Expected start date: 04/08/2025