Senior Practitioner - Child Protection Inquiry Team - Birmingham

Caritas Recruitment; Highgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual leave

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment is seeking a Senior Practitioner to lead the Child Protection Inquiry Team in Birmingham. The role focuses on assessing and managing cases to safeguard children, while guiding a team of social workers and coordinating with partners to develop effective interventions.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised social work qualification, current Social Work England registration, and extensive experience in child protection, with strong leadership and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Develop and implement intervention plans in collaboration with multi‑agency partners.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to junior staff and students.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports in line with local authority policies.
• Participate in child protection conferences and court proceedings as required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

DipSW

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Are you a dedicated and experienced social worker looking to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families? We are seeking a Senior Practitioner to join our Child Protection Inquiry Team in Birmingham. In this vital role, you will lead and support a team of social workers in the assessment and management of child protection cases, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children in our community.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks.
• Developing and implementing effective intervention plans in collaboration with multi-agency partners.
• Providing supervision, guidance, and support to junior staff and students.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and reports in compliance with local authority policies.
• Participating in child protection conferences and court proceedings as required.

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

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, annual leave, and access to employee wellness programs. If you are passionate about child protection and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.