Senior Social Worker - Referral and Assessment

Position: Senior Social Worker
Team: Duty and Assessment
Contract: Locum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Location: Birmingham (office-based with hybrid working available)
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full-time

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Sheldon Phillips are working with Birmingham Children’s Trust who are looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Duty and Assessment Service. The team is responsible for undertaking assessments, managing referrals, and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time. This role is well-suited to a confident practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can deliver effective interventions from the outset.

What You Can Expect:

  • A supportive and established Duty and Assessment team

  • Hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance

  • A well-structured induction and manageable caseloads

  • Opportunities for professional growth within a large Trust

  • Collaborative and multi-agency working culture

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Undertake assessments of children and families following referral

  • Manage and progress Child in Need, Child Protection, and PLO cases

  • Prepare clear and evidence-based reports for court and panels

  • Develop robust plans to safeguard children and promote their welfare

  • Work closely with partner agencies to deliver coordinated support

  • Provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues where required

  • Maintain accurate case records in line with statutory requirements

Requirements:

  • Social Work England Registration

  • Social Work qualification

  • Post-qualified experience within Duty and Assessment or Frontline teams

  • Strong safeguarding and assessment skills

  • Court and pre-proceedings experience desirable

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

If you’re looking for a new challenge in a busy frontline service where your skills can make an immediate impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

Contact Details:
Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com