Part-Time Social Work Assistant

Part-Time Social Work Assistant – Area Services Grade: GR3
Reporting to: Team Manager

About Birmingham Children’s Trust Birmingham Children’s Trust employs around 1,900 staff and manages an operating budget of approximately £200m per year. Our mission is simple: to make a positive difference for children, young people, and families in Birmingham.

We work in a city where:

• The local population is approximately 1,100,000
  
  
• 32.4% of children live in poverty (compared to 20% across England)
  
  
• Infant mortality is significantly above the national average (6.7 per 1,000 live births in Birmingham vs 4.1 per 1,000 nationally)
  
  

Our Vision:
“Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in”

Our Values:

• ONE TEAM
  
  
• ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
  
  
• QUALITY AND INNOVATION
  
  
• RELATIONSHIPS
  
  
• HIGH SUPPORT, HIGH CHALLENGE
  
  

Job Purpose To provide essential support to social workers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Birmingham’s most vulnerable children and young people, delivering a high-quality service to children, families, and carers.

Key Responsibilities Casework

• Manage an allocated casework role as assigned by the Team Manager or social worker.
  
  

Assessments & Interventions

• Collect, accurately record, and critically analyse relevant information using management information systems.
  
  
• Take appropriate action to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
  
  
• Provide practical day-to-day support to children and their families as directed.
  
  

Partnership Working

• Liaise and collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure services are joined-up and achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people.
  
  

Case Recording & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
  
  
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences through written, verbal, and other communication methods.
  
  

Development & Accountability

• Take personal responsibility for professional development and reflective practice.
  
  
• Keep up-to-date with legislation, court rules, policies, procedures, and best practice.
  
  
• Attend team meetings and service reviews, contributing to the team’s outcomes.
  
  
• Support the Team Manager with additional duties as required.
  
  

Supervision Received

• Supervising Officer: Team Manager
  
  
• Level of Supervision: Work within established guidelines; work subject to regular review and scrutiny by supervisor.
  
  

Supervision Given

• None
  
  

Special Conditions

• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
  
  
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks will be undertaken.
  
  
• Birmingham Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all staff are expected to share this commitment.
  
  
• Observance of the Birmingham Children’s Trust Equal Opportunities Policy is required.