Senior Child Protection Practitioner — Lead & Develop Teams

Caritas Recruitment; Highgate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment is seeking a Senior Practitioner in Child Protection in Birmingham to lead and support a team of social workers, ensuring high standards of practice and statutory compliance. You will drive positive outcomes for children and families within the community.

Key responsibilities include supervising staff, conducting complex assessments, coordinating with partner agencies, and monitoring cases to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Recognized social work qualification required.
• Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in child protection or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and frameworks.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert supervision and support to social work staff.
• Conduct complex assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to support children and families.
• Monitor and review cases to ensure timely service delivery.
• Engage with children and families to build trust and empowerment.

Skills

Social work leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Registration with Social Work England

Education

Degree in Social Work

CQSW

DipSW

Job description

Caritas Recruitment is seeking a Senior Practitioner in Child Protection in Birmingham to lead and support a team of social workers, ensuring high standards of practice and statutory compliance. You will drive positive outcomes for children and families within the community.

Key responsibilities include supervising staff, conducting complex assessments, coordinating with partner agencies, and monitoring cases to ensure timely delivery.