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Senior Social Work Assistant, Shared Lives

Birmingham City Council
locationBirmingham
remoteOn-Site
ExpiresExpires: Expiring in less than 2 weeks
Full time
£29,542 - £33,672 per year

Senior Social Work Assistant – Shared Lives
Permanent
Grade B - £29,542 - £33,672
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week

Summary

Are you passionate about supporting adults with disabilities to live fulfilling lives within their local communities? We are looking for a committed and compassionate Senior Social Work Assistant to join our Shared Lives team, supporting the delivery of high-quality safeguarding and support services across Birmingham.

About the Role

Working as part of a busy Adult Social Care – Shared Lives team, you will support Social Workers and Team Managers in delivering effective interventions for vulnerable adults. You'll undertake allocated casework, contribute to assessments, support care planning, and work closely with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

This is a rewarding frontline role where no two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with adult with additional needs while helping to ensure that safeguarding concerns are identified, addressed and appropriately managed

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertaking allocated casework under the direction of a Social Worker or Team Manager.
  • Supporting the management of caseloads and assisting with assessments of need.
  • Obtaining information to inform decision-making and care planning.
  • Arranging and coordinating services in line with agreed care plans.
  • Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns.
  • Maintaining accurate case records and documentation in line with statutory and departmental requirements.
  • Contributing to performance monitoring and service improvement activities.
  • Participating in training, development and wider team activities

    • About You

  • You will hold a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent care qualification
  • Experience of working with vulnerable adults
  • Experience of working alongside partner agencies to secure support and positive outcomes.
  • Experience of maintaining accurate written records and reports.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Strong communication and listening skills, both written and verbal.
  • An awareness of Birmingham's diverse communities and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

    • What we offer in return…

  • Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund – with generous employer contributions
  • Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 30 days, increasing with length of service
  • My Rewards Scheme – access to over 800 brands providing discounts and savings
  • Health and wellbeing support – independent and confidential employee assistance and counselling
    • Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application.The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post.Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words.Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

    Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

    We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

    A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

    Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

    Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.

    Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

    Job Description and Person Specification

    Salary range

    • £29,542 - £33,672 per year