Children's SP - Duty Team - Birmingham

Reference: 670295

We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a busy Duty and Assessment Team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families by responding promptly to safeguarding concerns and helping to ensure positive outcomes.

You will manage referrals and requests for support, undertaking timely assessments of children and families in line with statutory guidance, local procedures and professional standards. Your responsibilities will include identifying risk, responding to immediate safeguarding concerns, undertaking statutory visits, preparing reports and making well-informed recommendations about the most appropriate support or intervention.

Working collaboratively with children, parents, carers and partner agencies, you will develop effective relationships and ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to decision-making. You will contribute to child protection enquiries, strategy discussions, legal planning and care planning where required, maintaining accurate, comprehensive records throughout each case.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You will have experience of working with children and families in a statutory social care setting, with a sound understanding of safeguarding, assessment, child protection and relevant legislation. Experience within a duty, referral or assessment service would be advantageous.

You will need excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills, together with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment. A confident and resilient approach is essential, as is the ability to make balanced professional decisions and work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You must be committed to anti-discriminatory practice, reflective supervision and continuous professional development.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive and practice-focused service while contributing to the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people. A valid driving licence and access to transport may be required, depending on operational needs.

From £33.30
Per hour
Added 09/11/2026
Reference: 670295

Children's SP - Duty Team - Birmingham

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Temporary Children & Families

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