Social work practitioner family Work, Jobs in Birmingham, Eng (with Salaries)

Social Work Assistant (SWA)
Civic Recruitment Limited —Birmingham
- £17.65 an hour
- Temporary
- Childcare
- Analysis skills
- Experience working with children
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Family Practitioner - Walsall
Progressive Care Limited —Walsall
- £12.71 - £13.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
Quick apply
14d
Family Help Senior Practitioner
Walsall Council —Walsall
- £49,282 - £54,495 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mentoring
- Flexitime
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Senior Practitioner - Family Drug and Alcohol Court Team
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council —Solihull
- £45,091 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mentoring
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
7d
Family Hub Practitioner
Best Edo Ltd —Redditch
- £15 an hour
- Temporary
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- School
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Family Hub Community Practitioner
Coventry City Council —Coventry
- £28,598 - £34,434 a year
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
11d
Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Family Safeguarding Team
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council —Brierley Hill
- £51,356 - £54,495 a year
- Full-time
- Flexitime
- Employee assistance programme
Therapeutic Practitioner - Fostering
Match Foster Care Ltd —Droitwich
- £38,000 - £55,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Up to 50% travel
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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1d
Social Worker - North Warwickshire Family Help
Warwickshire County Council —Nuneaton
- Up to £51,726 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Neurodevelopmental Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner (North Worcestershire)
ONSIDE Independent Advocacy —Redditch
- £26,500 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Community Resilience Coordinator - Family Hubs & Early Help
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council —Solihull
- £32,597 - £37,280 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5h
Social Worker Aspiring Futures
Walsall Council —Walsall
- £42,839 - £46,142 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Employee discount
3d
SHS Family Support Practitioner (School Based)
School-Home Support —Birmingham
- £22,274 - £24,796 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee assistance programme
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Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner
Gordon Moody —Redditch
- £26,967 - £31,597 a year
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- IT
- In-person
Qualified Children's Social Worker - Child focused courts
Cafcass —Coventry
- £45,749 - £49,886 a year
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
10d
Specialist Women's Criminal Justice Practitioner
GreenSquareAccord —Solihull
- £15.88 an hour
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Team Leader (Therapeutic Support)
Journal to Dreams —Birmingham
- £30 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
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12d
Supervising Practitioner
Compass-uk.org —Birmingham
- £39,351 - £48,108 a year
- Overtime
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner - EIP
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust —Birmingham
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
7d
Family Time Facilitator
City of Wolverhampton Council —Wolverhampton
- £30,024 - £33,699 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Social Work Assistant (SWA)

Civic Recruitment Limited
Birmingham

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Job details

Temporary
£17.65 an hour

Qualifications

Childcare
Report writing
Analysis skills
Experience working with children
Youth work
IT
NVQ
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Social Work Assistant (SWA)

Job Purpose

To support Social Workers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people through the delivery of high-quality support services. The post holder will assist in the assessment, planning, intervention, and monitoring of cases, ensuring that children and families receive appropriate support and that statutory responsibilities are fulfilled in line with legislation, policies, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Casework Support

Manage an allocated caseload as directed by the Team Manager, Social Worker, or Senior Practitioner.
Support the assessment, planning, and delivery of interventions for children, young people, and their families.
Undertake direct work with children and families to promote positive outcomes and address identified needs.
Assist in safeguarding activities and ensure the welfare of children remains paramount in all aspects of work.

Assessments and Interventions

Gather, record, and analyse relevant information relating to children, young people, and families.
Contribute to assessments, care planning, and review processes in accordance with statutory requirements.
Support the implementation of intervention plans designed to improve outcomes for children and young people.
Provide practical day-to-day support to children, young people, and families as required.

Partnership Working

Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, health professionals, police, voluntary organisations, and other partner agencies.
Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure coordinated service delivery.
Contribute to multi-agency meetings and case discussions where appropriate.
Promote integrated working practices that support positive outcomes for children and families.

Case Recording and Report Writing

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records using management information systems.
Prepare reports, assessments, and correspondence in line with statutory and organisational requirements.
Ensure all records are evidence-based, clear, and compliant with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Communicate effectively through written, verbal, and electronic methods.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Support the identification and assessment of safeguarding concerns.
Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.
Contribute to child protection processes and maintain awareness of relevant legislation and guidance.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people remain central to all decision-making.

Professional Development and Team Working

Participate in supervision, training, and continuous professional development activities.
Keep up to date with legislation, policies, procedures, and best practice within children's services.
Attend team meetings, service reviews, and development sessions.
Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Undertake additional duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required by management.

Experience

Essential

Experience working with children, young people, and families in a social care, education, health, youth work, or community setting.
Experience supporting vulnerable children and families.
Experience maintaining accurate records and preparing reports.
Experience working effectively with a range of professionals and agencies.

Desirable

Experience working within Children's Social Care services.
Experience contributing to assessments and support plans.
Experience working within a safeguarding environment.
Experience of multi-agency partnership working.

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care, Children's Care, Youth Work, Education, Social Care, or a related field.
GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Mathematics.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Desirable

Relevant qualification in Childcare, Family Support, Youth Work, Social Care, or a related discipline.
Safeguarding Children training.
Additional qualifications relating to child development, family support, or children's services.

Key Skills and Competencies

Knowledge

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
Knowledge of children's social care services and relevant legislation.
Understanding of the needs of vulnerable children, young people, and families.
Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, and information-sharing protocols.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, families, and professionals.
Effective assessment, observation, and analytical skills.
Report writing and record-keeping skills.
Good organisational and time-management abilities.
Competent IT skills and experience using case management systems.

Competencies

Child-centred approach.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Professionalism and integrity.
Sound judgement and decision-making skills.
Resilience and ability to work in challenging situations.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Additional Information

Organisation: Birmingham Children's Trust
DBS Requirement: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
Location: One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4DU, United Kingdom
Pay Rate: £17.65 per hour (Limited/Umbrella)
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary/Agency (as applicable)
Working Pattern: 36.5 hours per week, in accordance with service requirements
Organisation: Birmingham Children's Trust
Reporting To: Team Manager or Senior Practitioner
DBS Requirement: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required.
We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
Closing date: 8th July– early applications are encouraged.

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social work practitioner family jobs in birmingham, eng

Social Work Assistant (SWA)

Family Practitioner - Walsall

Family Help Senior Practitioner

Senior Practitioner - Family Drug and Alcohol Court Team

Family Hub Practitioner

Family Hub Community Practitioner

Advanced Social Work Practitioner - Family Safeguarding Team

Therapeutic Practitioner - Fostering

Social Worker - North Warwickshire Family Help

Neurodevelopmental Wellbeing & Emotional Support Practitioner (North Worcestershire)

Community Resilience Coordinator - Family Hubs & Early Help

Social Worker Aspiring Futures

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School Based)

Gambling Wellbeing Practitioner

Qualified Children's Social Worker - Child focused courts

Specialist Women's Criminal Justice Practitioner

Team Leader (Therapeutic Support)

Supervising Practitioner

Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner - EIP

Family Time Facilitator

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