Your new company
Birmingham City Council is looking to recruit 10 experienced Adult Social Workers to join its Early Intervention Community Team (EICT).

Your new role
The EICT provides targeted interventions to support adults across Birmingham, with a strong focus on:

• Promoting faster recovery following illness or injury
• Preventing unnecessary hospital admissions
• Avoiding premature admission into long-term residential care
• Supporting timely discharge from hospital
• Maximising independence and helping individuals remain within their own communities

As a Social Worker within the team, you will manage a complex adult caseload and undertake assessments and interventions in line with statutory responsibilities.You will need strong knowledge and practical experience of adult safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Best Interests decision-making.This is a hybrid role, with a requirement to work from an EICT location in Birmingham for approximately 2 days per week, alongside home working.During your induction, you may be expected to spend additional time office-based while getting established within the team.You will also participate in the team's Duty rota. When covering duty, you will be expected to work from the office for that working week.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification such as a BA/B.Sc./MA in Social Work, DipSW or CQSW
• Current Social Work England registration
• A minimum of 2 years' post-qualifying experience
• Previous experience with Adult Social Care
• Experience managing complex caseloads
• Strong knowledge of Safeguarding, MCA and Best Interests
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to travel when required

What you'll get in return

• Up to £28.40 per hour
• 3-month rolling contract with potential to continue
• 10 vacancies available
• Hybrid working
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Reflective supervision and peer support
• Opportunity to join a key Adult Social Care service within Birmingham

What you need to do now
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