Senior Practitioner - Child in Care - Birmingham

Eden Brown Synergy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Ongoing professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner - Child in Care to join our Birmingham team. You will deliver high-quality social work services to children in care, ensuring safety, wellbeing and development, working with families and external agencies to implement effective care plans.

Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing care plans, supervising junior staff, maintaining records, and contributing to multi-agency planning.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with CQSW/DipSW or equivalent.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in child protection and care.
• Strong communication and assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Develop, implement, and review care plans with children, families and stakeholders.
• Provide supervision and support to junior social workers and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to strategic planning for child welfare.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Assessment skills

Leadership

Education

CQSW / DipSW or equivalent

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner - Child in Care to join our dynamic team in Birmingham. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality social work services to children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. You will work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and external agencies to create and implement effective care plans that meet the individual needs of each child.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans in partnership with children, families, and relevant stakeholders.
• Providing supervision and support to junior social workers and ensuring compliance with statutory and organizational policies.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.
• Participating in multi-agency meetings and contributing to strategic planning for child welfare.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in child protection and working with children in care.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating leadership capabilities.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, access to ongoing professional development, and a supportive work environment.

• competitive salary
• flexible working arrangements
• access to ongoing professional development
• supportive work environment

You will also have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people in Birmingham. If you are passionate about child welfare and have the drive to support positive change, we would love to hear from you.