Social Worker- Homeless Intervention Team

Role: Social Worker- Homeless Intervention Team
Location:  Birmingham Children's Trust
Team: Homeless Intervention Team
Pay: Up to £33.30 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
OFSTED: Good
In the office: Hybrid

 

Are you a skilled and compassionate Social Worker with a strong background in working with vulnerable young people? Birmingham’s local authority is seeking a dedicated professional to join our Homeless Intervention Team, focusing on supporting young people aged 16-17 who are at risk of homelessness or already homeless.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting Section 17 Assessments and Child in Need (CIN) plans to offer support to young people.
  • Providing Section 17 and Section 20 accommodation to those in need, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
  • Working closely with families to resolve conflicts and reunite young people with their families where possible.
  • Managing cases where safeguarding concerns arise, conducting strategy discussions and Section 47 investigations when required.
  • Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to support young people and improve their housing and life outcomes.
  • Ensuring all work is compliant with relevant legislation, including the Southwark Judgement and Homelessness Reduction Act.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 4 years post-qualification experience as a Social Worker.
  • Proven experience completing Section 17 assessments, holding CIN plan, and managing Section 20 processes (including reviews, PEPs, and pathway planning).s
  • Strong background in working with families to prevent breakdowns and support reunification.
  • In-depth understanding of the Southwark Judgement and the Homelessness Reduction Act.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and case management skills.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.
  • Work within a supportive and dedicated team environment.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
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