Senior Practitioner - Children With Disabilities Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the Children With Disabilities Team in Birmingham. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate of £33.30. The ideal candidate will oversee support packages for children with disabilities, engage in safeguarding, and work with families and professionals to create tailored support plans. Experience in social services and registration with Social Work England are required.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Variety and flexibility of locum work

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in social work and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience in social services within the UK as a qualified Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review packages of support for children with disabilities.
• Engage in safeguarding processes for vulnerable children.
• Work collaboratively with families and professionals.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and interventions.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Frontline experience in social services

Effective communication with families and agencies

Safeguarding processes

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work

Job description

Overview

Senior Practitioner - Children With Disabilities Team – Birmingham, UK

Salary: £33.30 per hour – Hourly

Contract: Ongoing, Full-time

Step into an exhilarating role as a Senior Practitioner within the Children With Disabilities Team in Birmingham. This full-time position offers an hourly rate of £33.30 on an ongoing contract, providing the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people with permanent disabilities. Our through service approach aims to ensure continuity of care and support the needs of each child throughout their journey.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review packages of support for children with disabilities, ensuring their social care needs are met effectively.
• Engage in safeguarding processes when necessary, playing a crucial role in the protection and care of vulnerable children.
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals, and other agencies to create tailored support plans for each child.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and interventions, aligning with the aspirational vision for every child.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in social work and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience in social services within the UK as a qualified Social Worker.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Experience the variety and flexibility of locum work and the support of dedicated supervision.
• Live and work in Birmingham, a city with rich cultural heritage and active community life.