Client: Birmingham Children's Trust

Location: One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4DU

Position Type: Temporary Contract (12 Weeks)

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Start Date: 13 July 2026

Vacancies: 2 (North West Central Children in Care Hub)

Work Pattern:

Hybrid: Monday and Friday are required office days at One Avenue Road. Tuesday to Thursday are flexibly managed based on the needs of the service and families.

Pay Rates:

PAYE: £13.70 per hour

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children? Birmingham Children's Trust is looking for two proactive and dedicated Social Work Assistants (SWA) to join their Children in Care Service.

This non-qualified role is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced social workers, providing vital day-to-day support to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people across the city. You will work within established guidelines with excellent support and supervision from a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner.

Key Responsibilities:

Casework Support: Take responsibility for an "allocated worker" casework role as assigned by the team manager.
Practical Intervention: Provide hands-on daily support to children, young people, and their families. This includes transporting children to family visits, community activities, and appointments.
Information Management: Collect, record, and critically analyze data using the Trust’s management information systems to fulfill statutory responsibilities.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise closely with schools, health professionals, and partner agencies to ensure a unified, "joined-up" approach to care.
Reporting: Maintain accurate, up-to-date, evidence-based case recordings and reports in compliance with regulatory requirements.

What We Are Looking For (Requirements)

Essential Criteria:

Driving Requirement: Must be a full UK car user with access to a reliable vehicle and valid business insurance (essential for family visits and child transport).
Experience: Previous experience working with children, young people, or families within a social care, community, or educational environment.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently speak with diverse audiences.
IT Literacy: Ability to learn and accurately navigate digital social care database systems.

Personal Attributes:

A resilient, empathetic team player who works well under pressure.
Strong organizational skills and an ability to stick to tight deadlines.
A strict commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.