Senior Social Worker (SSW) Kinship Team – Fostering Service
| Posting date: | 22 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22.51 to £30.58 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Rate: £22.51 PAYE / £30.58 Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1600381 |
Summary
Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Kinship Team (Fostering Service) Client: Birmingham Children’s Trust Location: One Avenue, Birmingham Contract Type: Agency Worker Hours: 36.5 per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00) Start Date: 29/09/2025 End Date: 28/12/2025 (likely to be extended) Closing Date for Applications: Friday 26/09/2025 at 23:45 Rate: £22.51 PAYE / £30.58 Umbrella
About the Role: Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Kinship Team within the Fostering Service. This is a vital role supporting the Commissioning & Corporate Parenting division, focused on delivering high-quality assessments and support to kinship carers.
We’re looking for a confident practitioner with proven experience in completing Form C and Form K assessments. You’ll be working closely with families and professionals to ensure safe, supportive placements for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake Form C and Form K assessments
Provide expert support and guidance to kinship carers
Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure best outcomes
Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards
Candidate Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration
Proven experience in kinship or fostering assessments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
About the Role: Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Kinship Team within the Fostering Service. This is a vital role supporting the Commissioning & Corporate Parenting division, focused on delivering high-quality assessments and support to kinship carers.
We’re looking for a confident practitioner with proven experience in completing Form C and Form K assessments. You’ll be working closely with families and professionals to ensure safe, supportive placements for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake Form C and Form K assessments
Provide expert support and guidance to kinship carers
Collaborate with multi-agency teams to ensure best outcomes
Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding standards
Candidate Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration
Proven experience in kinship or fostering assessments
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines