Social work job – Solihull integrated Front Door – Assessment Team
JOB_53100394677768Job type
TemporaryLocation
SolihullWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Qualified Social WorkerIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
Paying up to £33.30
Social work job – Solihull integrated Front Door – Assessment Team paying £33.30 ph
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Solihull council are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker for their integrated Front Door – Assessment Team.
Your new role
Solihull's integrated Front Door comprises of an EDT team, MASH and 4 x assessment teams. We are currently looking for experienced social workers to join our assessment teams.
As a qualified Social worker, you will complete assessments under section 17 and Section 47 alongside child impact reports (similar to section 7 reports).
Solihull council are looking for social workers with experience of duty and assessment work who are passionate and committed to delivering high-quality intervention for children. Staff are expected to be office-based during their duty week and for two days a week when not on duty.
Due to the semi-rural location, you must have a driving licence and access to a car.
Due to the semi-rural location, you must have a driving licence and access to a car.
Social workers have an average of 16–20 caseloads of children. Workers are guaranteed monthly one-to-one supervision, monthly group supervision and bimonthly service development workshops. Flexible hours may be considered. Please reach out for a discussion prior to the interview. Solihull Integrated Front Door is a settled service and these current vacancies are mainly due to internal promotion opportunities.
Agency staff in the service tell us they stay because of:
- Excellent opportunities for training and development.
- Manageable caseloads.
- Approachable managers who have time to offer the support workers need.
- Solihull, being a small LA, makes it easier to develop good working relationships with our partner agencies, including the police, health and schools.
- Good working relationships between MASH and Assessment.
- They feel valued
To be successful, you will need to
- Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW)
- Social Work England registration
- 3 years post-qualifying experience.
- Previous experience working within Social Work adults services
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to travel as required.
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Engage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.
- Flexible working options available.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Social work job – Solihull integrated Front Door – Assessment TeamJOB_531003946777682025-04-102025-07-09
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