Social Worker

Vacancy of 2 x Social Worker Posts for the Discharge to Assess South Community Team. This is part of the hospital service area and namely focuses on the post discharge element of the Citizen's journey. The team covers the South of the City. We support the assessment and support planning for citizens who have left the hospital with a short term service and require support to determine the longer term support needed where applicable. There is also a sub team which covers Summer Hill Terrace which is part of the Homeless Pathway. Please refer to the Job Description for the duties and responsibilities expected in the Social Worker role. This is a full time post: Monday to Friday 36.5 hours a week There is an expectation to complete face to face visits and MDT (Multi Disciplinary Meetings). We are looking for a dedicated Adults' Social Worker to join our supportive and forward-thinking team. You will work with adults with a wide range of needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and age-related challenges., Complete strengths-based assessments and develop personalised support plans Promote independence, choice, and wellbeing through creative interventions Safeguard adults at risk and coordinate multi-agency responses Support carers and families, ensuring their voices are heard

Qualified and SWE-registered Social Worker Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding knowledge and principles and wider legislation relevant to Adult Social Work Ability to build trusting relationships and work collaboratively Commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and positive outcomes.

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.