Senior Practitioner – Children’s Social Care

Neway International Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services provider is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Children’s Social Care Team in Birmingham. The role requires at least 4 years of qualified experience in children’s social care, focusing on safeguarding, care planning, and mentor support. Strong communication and risk management skills are essential. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ qualified experience in children’s social care.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and risk.
• Strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support complex cases and mentor less experienced colleagues.
• Play a key role in safeguarding and care planning.
• Ensure children's voices are central to every decision.

Skills

Qualified experience in children's social care

Complex caseload management

Strong communication skills

Assessment skills

Report-writing skills

Child-centred practice commitment

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

Overview

Neway International are seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Children’s Social Care Team based with Birmingham Children\'s Trust.

Location: One Avenue, Birmingham

Hours: 36.5 per week | 08:45–17:15

Contract: 5th October 3-6 months

Rate: £24.52 PAYE / £33.30 Umbrella

About the Role

As a Senior Practitioner, you’ll bring at least 4 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care, supporting complex cases and mentoring less experienced colleagues. You’ll play a key role in safeguarding, care planning, and multi-agency collaboration, ensuring children’s voices are central to every decision.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 4 years’ qualified experience in children’s social care
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and risk
• Strong communication, assessment, and report-writing skills
• Confident working within statutory frameworks and multi-agency settings
• Commitment to child-centred practice and continuous improvement