Senior Social Worker for Homelessness Team in Birmingham

Senior Social Worker - Homelessness Team (Birmingham Trust)

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness.

Birmingham Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dedicated Homelessness Team. This is a challenging and rewarding role for a compassionate and driven professional committed to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.

About the Role:

• Provide expert social work support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, working to secure safe and stable housing.
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments, developing and implementing person-centered care plans.
• Supervise and mentor junior social workers, promoting best practice and professional development within the team.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners (housing providers, healthcare professionals, voluntary organizations), coordinating services and advocating for clients' needs.
• Manage a complex caseload, prioritizing urgent needs and ensuring timely interventions.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and policy development within the team.

Requirements:

• Registered with Social Care England.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience as a qualified Social Worker. Significant experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in a senior or supervisory role within social care.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and case management skills.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and policy relating to homelessness and housing.
• Commitment to person-centered practice and ethical standards.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £33.30 per hour.
• Earn a £300 referral bonus for recommending successful qualified candidates.
• Flexible working hours to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs nationwide.
• Comprehensive DBS and compliance service.
• Quick and easy registration process.
• Access to continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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