Birmingham - SP - Family Help Team

Eden Brown Synergy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid by agency

Referral bonus

Job finding bonus

Twice weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy seeks a Senior Practitioner to join the Family Help Team at Birmingham Children’s Trust in Birmingham. The role involves providing professional guidance, mentoring colleagues and delivering high-quality social work interventions to support children and families.

The ideal candidate will manage complex caseloads, contribute to safeguarding and statutory assessments, and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration is required.
• Experience in Children's Services and safeguarding legislation is essential.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and undertake statutory assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance and mentoring to colleagues.
• Support delivery of effective interventions and ensure high standards of practice.
• Manage complex cases and coordinate with partner agencies.
• Contribute to maintaining high-quality social work practice across the service.

Skills

Family Help

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Case management

Multi-agency work

Communication

Social Work England registration

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Practitioner to join the Family Help Team at Birmingham Children’s Trust.

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: B6 4DU, Birmingham

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated Family Help Team, supporting children and families through effective intervention, assessment and partnership working. You will play a key role in providing high-quality social work practice, supporting positive outcomes for children and helping families access the right support at the right time.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide professional guidance and mentoring to colleagues, support the delivery of effective interventions, manage complex cases and contribute to maintaining high standards of practice across the service.

Key Skills Required

• Experience working within Family Help, Child Protection, Child in Need or Assessment Teams
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, assessment and risk management processes
• Experience managing complex caseloads and undertaking statutory assessments
• Ability to provide advice, guidance and support to social workers
• Strong communication, report writing and multi-agency working skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies
• 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 statutory safeguarding legislation and children’s social care practice

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.