Children's Senior Practitioner - Duty Team - Birmingham

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Highgate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited in Birmingham seeks an experienced Children’s Senior Practitioner to join our Duty Team. You will lead a team of social workers, manage complex cases, and drive high-quality services for children at risk and their families.

The role requires a recognized social work qualification and current Social Work England registration, with strong leadership, communication, and partnership skills to collaborate with multi‑agency partners and improve practice.

Qualifications

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in children's social work, including direct practice with children in need and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Managing and overseeing complex cases, providing expert guidance and support to social work staff.
• Conducting assessments and developing intervention plans to safeguard children and promote their welfare.
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery.
• Providing supervision and mentoring to junior staff, fostering their professional development.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of practice and service delivery within the Duty Team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Partnership working

Education

DipSW/CQSW or equivalent

Social Work England registration

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Senior Practitioner to join our Duty Team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker who is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of social workers, ensuring that high-quality services are delivered to children at risk and their families.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and overseeing complex cases, providing expert guidance and support to social work staff.
• Conducting assessments and developing intervention plans to safeguard children and promote their welfare.
• Collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery.
• Providing supervision and mentoring to junior staff, fostering their professional development.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of practice and service delivery within the Duty Team.

To be considered for this role, you must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in children's social work, including direct practice with children in need and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to partnership working.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and access to employee assistance programs. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families in Birmingham.