Senior Practitioner Child Protection Enquiry Teams (Front Door) South

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive payment: £1,000 in first pay

Retention bonus: £5,000 per year

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Social Work England registration fee"

DBS application fee reimbursement

Generous annual leave and pension

Hybrid working policy

On-site parking

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is recruiting a Senior Practitioner to lead in the new Child Protection Enquiry Teams and support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality safeguarding practice.

You will provide expert guidance, handle complex cases, and supervise practice in line with legislation and national standards while developing and mentoring junior social workers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and completion of ASYE.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight in screening requests for intervention where children are suspected to be suffering significant harm.
• Offer advice and support to Family Help Teams.
• Assist with allocation of work and case progression.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.
• Undertake complex casework within Children and Family Services.
• Share knowledge of legislation, standards and policy through supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

SWE registration

ASYE completion

Social Work degree

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential?

If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!

We are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we are committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key leadership role within our newly established Child Protection Enquiry Teams, supporting the Team Manager and ensuring high-quality safeguarding practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight in screening requests for intervention where children are suspected to be suffering significant harm.
• Offer advice and support to Family Help Teams.
• Assist with allocation of work and case progression.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required.
• Undertake complex casework within Children and Family Services.
• Share and communicate thorough knowledge of legislation, national standards, guidance, and departmental policy through group supervision.

About You

• A degree in Social Work and completion of ASYE.
• Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Our Benefits

• An incentive payment of £1,000 paid in full in your first months’ salary (T&C’s apply)
• Retention bonus of £5,000 per annum paid in monthly instalments (T&C’s apply)
• Relocation Allowance of up to £8,000 (T&C’s apply)
• We pay your Social Work England registration fee
• We pay your DBS application fee and reimburse your update service fee
• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme which gives you the chance to drive a brand-new car for an affordable fixed monthly amount as part of a salary sacrifice initiative. With no deposits or credit checks required a range of all-inclusive driving packages
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns, to support the needs of the Trust and to ensure a positive work/life balance for our employees
• You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people. The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.