Senior Practitioner - Complex Child Mental Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 incentive payment

Retention up to £5,000 per year

30 days annual leave (33 after 5 years

35 days after 10 years

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced safeguarding-led Senior Practitioner to join Ascent (The Complex and Enduring Mental Health Team) in Birmingham. You will lead complex case work and collaborate with education and health partners to safeguard children and young people.

The role requires SWE registration, a background in child and adolescent mental health, a proven safeguarding track record, and the ability to mentor junior social workers.

Qualifications

• You will be an experienced safeguarding-led Senior Practitioner registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Background in child and adolescent complex mental health is preferred or a willingness to develop these skills.
• Proven track record in safeguarding, complex case management and high-quality assessments and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and complex case work for children and young people.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and deliver timely, child-centered services.
• Mentor and support newly qualified social workers, students and family support workers.

Skills

Driving licence

SWE registration

Child & adolescent MH

Safeguarding

Mentoring

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced safeguarding-led Senior Practitioner to join Ascent (The Complex and Enduring Mental Health Team) in Birmingham. You will lead complex case work and collaborate with education and health partners to safeguard children and young people.

The role requires SWE registration, a background in child and adolescent mental health, a proven safeguarding track record, and the ability to mentor junior social workers.