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West Midlands

Social Work jobs in Birmingham.

Local authorities continue to run high vacancy rates in children's services, adult safeguarding, mental health and hospital discharge teams. Actionus places Social Work England registered social workers into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across councils and health partners.

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Hiring in Birmingham

What the Birmingham market looks like.

Birmingham serves the largest population outside London and hosts major tertiary and specialist services, including dedicated women's, children's and mental health trusts. Good motorway and rail links mean Black Country and Coventry assignments are routinely covered by candidates based in the city.

Major employers in West Midlands

  • —University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Also covering

Solihull · Wolverhampton · Walsall · Dudley · West Bromwich · Coventry

Typical settings

  • Local authority children's services
  • Adult social care teams
  • Hospital discharge teams
  • Mental health and AMHP services

Common specialities

  • Children and families
  • Safeguarding
  • Adults
  • Mental health / AMHP
  • Fostering and adoption
  • Hospital discharge

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Questions

Social Work work in Birmingham, answered.

What social work jobs are available in Birmingham?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent social work roles across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area, including local authority children's services, adult social care teams, hospital discharge teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire social workers in Birmingham?
Actionus works with social care employers across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring social workers.
What registration do I need to work as a social work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Birmingham?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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