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Please note this vacancy is only available to Birmingham City Council employees.

Experienced Social Worker

Permanent

Grade D - £45,091 – £53,460

Working 36.5 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen to join the Citywide Adults Impact Team (CWAIT). This role is subject to hybrid working arrangements, with a non‑negotiable requirement to be office‑based for up to two days per week. The postholder will manage complex caseloads and support citizens and their carers as part of a citywide service.

You must demonstrate your ability to remain resilient throughout the developmental changes CWAIT will be expected to accommodate that aligns with the Directorate’s vision for Adult Social Care.

CWAIT is seeking two experienced Social Workers to review and reassess high‑cost care packages, applying a strength‑based approach to maximise citizens’ independence while considering the effective use of Adult Social Care resources.

Successful candidates will be highly experienced practitioners with the ability to coach and mentor Band C Social Workers alongside their Senior Practitioner/Team Manager. You will be resilient, confident in working independently, and effective within a multidisciplinary environment, with a proven ability to support the development of others in a fast‑paced setting.

You must have experience of contributing to the development and promotion of service delivery, to enhance choice and control of person-centred support for citizens within their support planning process.

As part of your case management responsibilities, you will complete Care Act assessments, Continuing Healthcare (CHC) disputes, and comprehensive assessments and reviews to a high standard, ensuring strengths evidence‑based practice informs decisions and meets eligible care needs. You will be supporting vulnerable younger adults as part of your caseload responsibility, and this will often require confident approach whilst working with our legal services.

You will demonstrate sound professional judgement, defensible decision‑making, and professional curiosity when supporting vulnerable adults, particularly those younger adults with high level complex needs. In return, we offer a supportive environment with access to coaching, mentoring, and training to support your ongoing professional and personal development.

You must be able to apply the principles of the 3‑Conversation Model and the Care Act 2014 to deliver person‑centred practice that promotes choice, control, independence, wellbeing, prevention, and early intervention. Strong partnership working skills are essential, alongside a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Social Worker. You will also be expected to use innovative approaches to resolve challenges within your caseload.

Applicants must demonstrate experience of CHC processes and appeals, Section 117 aftercare planning and reviews, and the ability to manage disputes professionally, supporting colleagues where required.

You must be registered with Social Work England. We are committed to fostering an inclusive working environment that promotes equity, diversity, wellbeing, and work‑life balance.

We’re 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

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.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team <Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk>

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

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