Senior Practitioner - Child in Care: Lead & Develop Team

Caritas Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Practitioner – Child in Care to lead a team of social workers, manage caseloads, and safeguard vulnerable children. You will provide supervision, drive high-quality practice, and collaborate with partners to achieve the best outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Degree in Social Work with registration by Social Work England and have substantial experience in child protection.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in child protection and children in care.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in care and develop care plans.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
• Conduct regular reviews of care plans and adjust as needed.
• Participate in strategic planning and service improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

DipSW

Job description

Caritas Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Practitioner – Child in Care to lead a team of social workers, manage caseloads, and safeguard vulnerable children. You will provide supervision, drive high-quality practice, and collaborate with partners to achieve the best outcomes.

The ideal candidate will hold a Degree in Social Work with registration by Social Work England and have substantial experience in child protection.