Senior Practitioner – Complex Child Mental Health

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 incentive payment

Up to £5,000 retention payment

30 days annual leave + holidays

Free onsite parking

Employee benefits scheme

SWE registration fee reimbursed

Hybrid working policy

LG pension scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is recruiting for a senior safeguarding social work role in Birmingham. The post focuses on protecting children and young people, with a mix of case management, multi‑agency collaboration, and leadership responsibilities. A flexible hybrid model and commitment to safeguarding are expected.

The role requires SWE registration, driving licence, and a proactive, child‑centred approach to improve outcomes for families across the city.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Proven safeguarding experience with complex case management.
• Ability to mentor and supervise new social workers and students.
• Strong interagency collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and child-centred practice.

Skills

Safeguarding

Senior practitioner

Mentoring

Interagency liaison

Caseload management

Job description

Birmingham Children’s Trust is recruiting for a senior safeguarding social work role in Birmingham. The post focuses on protecting children and young people, with a mix of case management, multi‑agency collaboration, and leadership responsibilities. A flexible hybrid model and commitment to safeguarding are expected.

The role requires SWE registration, driving licence, and a proactive, child‑centred approach to improve outcomes for families across the city.