Senior Practitioner – Complex and Enduring Mental Health Team

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum job

Enhanced work-life balance: Hybrid

Networking opportunities

Professional growth

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting a Senior Practitioner for the Complex and Enduring Mental Health Team in Birmingham. The role is locum for three months with hybrid working and a competitive hourly rate of £33.30.

You will safeguard and support children and young people with complex mental health needs, mentor junior staff, and lead on cases when required. A current Social Work qualification and registration are essential, with a valid driving licence expected.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in safeguarding.
• Social Work qualification with registration is required.
• Desirable: experience with child and adolescent complex mental health.
• Dynamic, innovative practitioner committed to long-term impact.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality safeguarding interventions for children and adolescents with complex needs.
• Manage and oversee complex cases with a child-centred approach.
• Mentor and support newly qualified social workers and students.
• Develop and maintain multi-agency partnerships for holistic care.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments and social work strategies.
• Lead when Team Manager is unavailable to ensure service continuity.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Social Work qualification & registration

Job description

Senior Practitioner – Complex and Enduring Mental Health Team

Job Title: Senior Practitioner – Complex and Enduring Mental Health Team
Specialism: Children’s Social Care – Complex and Enduring Mental Health
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Type: Locum, 3 months
Working Hours: Full-time
Working Arrangements: Hybrid

Join an innovative team as a Senior Practitioner specialising in the Complex and Enduring Mental Health Team, located in vibrant Birmingham, UK. This exciting locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £33.30 with a commitment of three months full-time. If you are a forward-thinking social work professional who thrives in challenging environments, then we want to hear from you.

Perks and benefits

• Locum job: Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with locum positions, allowing you to expand your skills and experience in multiple settings.
• Enhanced work-life balance: Hybrid working arrangements mean you can effectively manage your professional and personal commitments.
• Networking opportunities: Work alongside a diverse team of professionals and partner organisations, broadening your professional horizons.
• Professional growth: Embark on a continuing journey of professional development with support for further training and workshops.

About the role

At Ascent, our focus is on achieving positive, transformative outcomes for children and young people who have faced multiple mental health crises and have been admitted to secure mental health services. We employ a Relational, Systemic, and Trauma-Informed Practice framework to drive our interventions. You will be an integral part of a team dedicated to safeguarding, understanding, and addressing the broader social issues impacting young people’s mental health and development.

What you will do

• Deliver high-quality and timely safeguarding interventions, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and adolescents with complex mental health needs.
• Manage and oversee complex cases with a child-centred approach, ensuring best practices are followed at all times.
• Mentor and support newly qualified social workers, students, and family support workers, fostering a strong and dynamic team environment.
• Develop and maintain effective multi-agency partnerships to facilitate holistic care and support for children and families.
• Carry out comprehensive assessments and create innovative social work strategies for individual cases.
• Take on leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Team Manager, ensuring continuity of service delivery.

About you

You will have a proven track record in safeguarding and possess a relevant Social Work qualification and registration. Experience in child and adolescent complex mental health is desirable, though a passion and commitment to developing specialist skills in this area is essential. You must be dynamic in your practice, innovative in your approach, and ready to make a long-term positive impact on the lives of children and young people. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role, with expenses paid for travel requirements.

Why Birmingham

Birmingham, with its bustling cultural scene, rich history, and diverse communities, provides a fantastic backdrop for professional and personal development. Whether you enjoy exploring vibrant neighbourhoods, enjoying world-class dining, or participating in exciting local events, Birmingham offers a unique blend of experiences that make it a great place to live and work.