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Social Work Assistant, Birmingham Council

OR-3142

£17.65 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Birmingham, West Midlands

Social Care

Posted 54 minutes ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Social Work Assistant, Birmingham Council
Pay rate £17.65 per hour 
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for a Social Work Assistant to work in a Team in Birmingham Council.
 
Job Purpose 
To support social workers who safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in the city through the delivery of high quality service.
Cases 
• To be responsible for an ‘allocated worker’ casework role, as assigned by Team Manager/Social Worker. 
Assessments & Interventions
• To collect, accurately record, using management information systems, and critically analyse all 
relevant information and take appropriate actions to fulfil statutory responsibilities to promote 
and safeguard the well-being and interests of the child/young people. 
• To ensure the well-being and safety of the child/young person is paramount through analysing all 
necessary information to complete assessments that comply with statutory requirements. 
• As directed, provides practical day to day support to children and their families. 
Partnership Working 
• Liaise and work with other professionals and agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for children 
and young people; and ensure that services are ‘joined up’ in approach. 
Case Recording & Report Writing
• To accurately record, report and communicate using accurate, up-to-date evidence-based 
information in accordance with statutory and organisational requirements. 
• To communicate effectively to a variety of audiences through written, verbal and other means of 
communication. 
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:


  • Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
    • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
    • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
    • Looked After Children (LAC)
    • Children’s Social Work
    • Adult Social Work
    • Service Manager
    • Head of Service
    • Team Manager
    • Assistant Team Manager
    • A wide range of housing roles
    • Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.