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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.
Experienced Social Worker
Permanent
Grade
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Transitions Team. The team is currently subject of hybrid working arrangements with an expectation of being office based (location; Sparkbrook Centre 34 Grantham Road Sparkbrook Birmingham West Midlands B11 1LU) 2 days per week this being a non-negotiable requirement for this role. Successful candidates will work with caseloads and citizens as part of its citywide service.
The Transitions supports 17-25 year olds who has a diagnosis of Learning Disability Physical Disability and Autism as they transition to adulthood. We are a unique service working across Birmingham City Council and Birmingham Childrens Trust offering statutory support for young people leaving the educational or care system with care and support needs. We are looking for innovative colleagues with the ability to think outside the box who are passionate about young people and put them at the heart of everything they do. The work is both demanding and rewarding; if you feel you would thrive in this environment we would love to hear from you. Make a difference be the difference. To support vulnerable young people in their preparation for adulthood and their life journey who have experienced trauma to become resilient.
This exciting opportunity has arisen for Social Work practitioners who have practiced at Grade 4 level and have a qualification in Social Work to join the Transitions Service. We are looking for an organised and dependable team players who have a positive and flexible approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with being enthusiastic and self-motivated.
You will be expected to prove your ability to work independently and to at all times make defensible decision-making decisions and exact your professional curiosity when offering support to Transitions citizens; the collective delivery and embedding of the Transitions Service whole system priorities using strength based whole system approaches will be essential and you will be offered high level supervisory support at all times.
To uphold the Birmingham shared partnership Vision to put children young people and families at the centre of planning for a rich and fulfilling life with equal life chances in employment education training health relationships and community life
You must be able to apply the principles and process which accompany the 3-Conversation Model and the Care Act 2014 to deliver on person centred practices where citizens are enabled to exercise choice control independence and build resilience with a focus on wellbeing prevention and early intervention to support.
You must be able to demonstrate partnership working with other professionals both internally and externally. You must be able to demonstrate your excellent application of the roles and responsibility of a social worker. Within your role you will be expected to use innovation where appropriate to resolve challenges within your caseloads that you will be responsible for.
You must be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience of the Continuing Health Care process / appeals and you will be skilled in Section 117 aftercare planning and reviews. You will demonstrate your ability and experience in working through disputes on a professional basis with other disciplines and you will support other team colleagues in disputes where required.
You must be registered with Social Work England and have a valid DBS and registered with the DBS update service. We are committed to creating an environment that promotes Equity diversity and inclusivity healthy lifestyle choices wellbeing and balance.
In return we will empower you to be the best you can be with coaching mentoring and training programmes that meet your professional and personal development needs at every stage of your career with us.
Were also proud to offer:
- Family friendly policies
- A range of benefits including membership of the West Midlands Pension Fund discounted gym membership and a confidential employee assistance programme.
- 30 days annual leave increasing with length of service plus the option to purchase additional days.
- Reimbursement of professional fees
- Golden Hello payment - 1000 (upon external appointment)
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential 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 andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.
We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.
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.
For any informal enquires please contact:Rejo Antony Multi-disciplinary Team Manager email
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
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 withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and PersonSpecification
We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
