Lead Senior Practitioner – Children's Services (Hybrid)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Stirchley; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Hybrid working

3 Month contract

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Senior Practitioner to join our Children’s Services team on a temporary basis. The role focuses on enhancing social work practice and outcomes for children and families, with leadership to other Social Workers.

Collaboration with the Team Manager will uphold high practice standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive Children’s Social Care experience, safeguarding expertise, and a background in multi‑agency work, including court involvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with active Social Work England registration.
• Extensive experience in Children's Social Care.
• Proven track record in managing complex children's cases.
• Strong background in safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience mentoring and supporting Social Workers.
• Excellent risk assessment and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a challenging caseload involving children, young people and families.
• Conduct assessments and make decisions in line with statutory guidelines.
• Lead practice as a senior practitioner and mentor colleagues.
• Support less experienced social workers and provide case supervision.
• Engage in service improvement and practice development.
• Collaborate with partner agencies and attend multi‑agency meetings.
• Prepare for court proceedings and present professional evidence.
• Assist the Team Manager in achieving service goals and maintaining standards.

Skills

Lead practitioner

Mentoring

Risk assessment

Court work experience

Stakeholder communications

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Senior Practitioner to join our Children’s Services team on a temporary basis. The role focuses on enhancing social work practice and outcomes for children and families, with leadership to other Social Workers.

Collaboration with the Team Manager will uphold high practice standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive Children’s Social Care experience, safeguarding expertise, and a background in multi‑agency work, including court involvement.