Birmingham - SP - CIN Team

Eden Brown Synergy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid by employer

Referral bonus

Job search bonus

Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Child in Need Team at Birmingham Children's Trust in Birmingham. You will manage complex cases and provide professional support to colleagues to ensure timely and effective services for children and families.

You will undertake statutory assessments, develop child-centred plans and collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children, while mentoring junior social workers and contributing to service improvements.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification – Degree or equivalent.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in Children's Services.
• Strong understanding of Child in Need planning and safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory assessments and develop child-centred plans.
• Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and support families.
• Provide mentoring and supervision to less experienced social workers.
• Support the Team Manager in maintaining high standards of practice.

Skills

Child in Need

Child Protection

Assessment

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Risk assessment

Communication

Report writing

Multi-agency working

Social Work England registration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Practitioner to join the Child in Need (CIN) Team at Birmingham Children's Trust.

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: B30 3BN, Birmingham

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive Child in Need Team, working with children and families to deliver high-quality interventions that promote safety, stability and positive outcomes. You will manage complex cases, provide professional support to colleagues, and play a key role in ensuring children receive timely and effective services.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will support the Team Manager in maintaining high standards of practice, mentor less experienced social workers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery. You will undertake statutory assessments, develop child-centred plans, and work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and support families.

Key Skills Required

• Experience working within Child in Need, Child Protection, Assessment or Safeguarding Teams
• Strong knowledge of statutory safeguarding legislation and children's social care practice
• Experience undertaking Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries and managing complex caseloads
• Ability to mentor, support and guide social workers within the team
• Excellent assessment, risk management and decision-making skills
• Strong communication, report writing and multi-agency working skills
• Social Work England registration required

Essential Requirements

• Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• Previous experience within Children's Services
• Strong understanding of Child in Need planning, safeguarding processes and statutory responsibilities

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.