Practitioner

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Birmingham seeks a Senior Practitioner to lead social work practices. The role includes supervising social workers, applying risk management, and developing new service provisions. Candidates should have significant social work experience and be registered with Social Work England. This position offers 30 days of annual leave, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Family friendly policies

30 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts at city centre establishments

Qualifications

• Significant social work experience and ability to manage social workers.
• Experience of risk management and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to collaborate with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise qualified social workers, ensuring best practice.
• Provide effective supervision and support with professional development.
• Oversee a cluster of experienced Social Workers as part of a team.
• Apply risk management practices and promote citizen independence.
• Participate in the development of new services.

Skills

Social work experience

Risk management

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Management skills

Education

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

An exciting fixed term opportunity to work across a busy multi-disciplinary project team as a Senior Practitioner to oversee and facilitate social work practices. You will work as part of the community social work team to deliver on person-centred practices where citizens are enabled to exercise choice, control, independence, with a focus on positive risk enablement and making safeguarding personal in accordance with the Care Act 2014. You will have significant social work experience and proven ability to manage a small cluster of experienced Social Workers. You will have the ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, in partnership with other stakeholders, along with experience and understanding of project management and the complexities associated with achieving targets. You will also be required to have significant experience of risk management and the ability to support practitioners with the application of alternative service provision for citizens and carers, focusing on their independence whilst creating less dependency on traditional services. You will supervise qualified social workers, ensuring best practice in adherence to legislative and policy requirements, providing effective supervision and support with professional development, and supporting the Team Manager with daily effective project reporting. You will also be required to participate in the development of new service provision as and when directed and expected to collaborate with internal partners. You should be registered with Social Work England.

We are committed to creating an environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusivity, healthy lifestyle choices, wellbeing, and balance. We will empower you to be the best you can be, with coaching, mentoring, and training programmes that meet your professional and personal development needs at every stage of your career with us.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise qualified social workers, ensuring best practice in accordance with legislative and policy requirements.
• Provide effective supervision and support with professional development and assist the Team Manager with daily project reporting.
• Oversee a small cluster of experienced Social Workers and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with internal partners and stakeholders.
• Apply risk management practices and explore alternative service provision to promote citizen independence while reducing reliance on traditional services.
• Participate in the development of new service provision as directed.
• Support and engage in project management and work toward achieving targets.

Qualifications

• Significant social work experience and proven ability to manage a cluster of experienced Social Workers.
• Experience of risk management and applying safeguarding principles with a focus on person-centred care.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with external partners.

Benefits

• Family friendly policies
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus the option to purchase additional days
• Other benefits include excellent terms and conditions, a great pension scheme, wellbeing support, annual travel passes, and discounts at city centre establishments

Additional Information

• Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post; the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
• Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, with priority given to internal applicants and those under S118; applications from internal employees will be considered before external applications.
• We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments or any accessibility support during the application process.
• For informal enquiries please contact: [e-mail]

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it is about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city. The Council offers opportunities for development and progression, with five strategic priority areas guiding our work: A Prosperous Birmingham, An Inclusive Birmingham, A Safe Birmingham, A Healthy Birmingham, and A Green Birmingham.