Job Details
Children’s Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Service
📍 Birmingham (Hybrid Working)
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families? Do you have the drive to empower young people to reach their full potential? If so, we want to hear from you.
About Us
We are committed to providing high-quality care and support to children with disabilities and their families across Birmingham. Our focus is on ensuring every child can thrive in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. Following our recent Ofsted inspection, we are proud to be rated ‘Good’, reflecting our strong leadership, safeguarding practices, and partnership working.
The Role
As a Children’s Social Worker within our Children with Disabilities Service, you will play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support.
This is a “through-service” role, meaning you will support children from initial assessment through to ongoing plans, including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks
- Develop, implement, and review care and support plans
- Safeguard children and promote their welfare at all times
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police
- Build strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and carers
About the Team
You will join a supportive and experienced team consisting of a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, and six Social Workers. The team is based at One Avenue, Aston, with additional flexible working space available in Stirchley. Free parking is available at both sites.
About You
- Qualified Social Worker with a completed ASYE
- Registered with Social Work England
- Experience working with children and families
- Strong assessment and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Supportive team environment and strong leadership
- Opportunities for professional development
- A rewarding role where you can make a real impact every day
Important Information
This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham. Applicants must live within a commutable distance and have the right to work in the UK.
Apply
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@carringtonblake.com.
