Senior Practitioner - Family Help Team

Remedy Social Work; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Referral bonus

Double payrolls weekly

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Family Help team in Edgbaston District.

You will undertake Child in Need work, statutory assessments and targeted interventions, using the Connections Count practice framework to keep the child’s voice at the centre.

This role requires a qualified social worker with SW England registration, strong assessment and multi-agency collaboration skills, and a commitment to relationship-based practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Social Work England registration.
• Experience of undertaking Child and Family Assessments and Child in Need work.
• Strong assessment, analysis and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload whilst maintaining quality and timeliness.
• Experience of effective multi-agency working and partnership engagement.
• Understanding of the Children Act 1989 and Working Together guidance.
• Commitment to relationship-based, strengths-focused social work practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory Child and Family Assessments and Child in Need work.
• Build effective relationships with children, young people and families to understand their experiences, strengths and needs.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reviews that are child-focused, analytical and evidence-based.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans that promote safety, wellbeing and positive change.
• Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, police, voluntary organisations and other partner agencies to coordinate support.
• Attend and contribute to Family Network Meetings, Team Around the Family meetings and other multi‑agency forums.
• Identify and manage risk, escalating safeguarding concerns appropriately and in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings, assessments and plans on the Trust’s recording system.
• Participate in regular reflective supervision and continuous professional development.
• Champion the Trust’s Connections Count practice approach and strengths-based interventions.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England registration

Assessment skills

Report writing skills

Multi-agency working

Relationship-based practice

Education

Degree in Social Work

CQSW/DipSW

Job description

Our client Birmingham Children’s Trust is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Family Help team.

Family Help is Birmingham Children’s Trust’s integrated approach to supporting children and families earlier, reducing unnecessary handovers between services and promoting collaborative, trauma-informed and strengths-based practice. The service works within local communities to ensure children receive the right help at the right time.

The Family Help Team is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Edgbaston District Team. You will work directly with children, young people and families who require support through Child in Need planning, statutory assessments and targeted interventions. Working within Birmingham Children’s Trust’s Connections Count practice framework, you will undertake relationship-based social work, ensuring the child’s voice remains central to assessment, planning and intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake statutory Child and Family Assessments and Child in Need work in line with legislative requirements and Birmingham Children’s Trust procedures.
• Build effective, trusting relationships with children, young people and families to understand their experiences, strengths and needs.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reviews that are child-focused, analytical and evidence-based.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans that promote safety, wellbeing and positive change.
• Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, police, voluntary organisations and other partner agencies to coordinate support.
• Attend and contribute to Family Network Meetings, Team Around the Family meetings and other multi‑agency forums.
• Identify and manage risk, escalating safeguarding concerns appropriately and in line with safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings, assessments and plans on the Trust’s recording system.
• Participate in regular reflective supervision and continuous professional development.
• Champion the Trust’s Connections Count practice approach and strengths-based interventions.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Social Work England registration.
• Experience of undertaking Child and Family Assessments and Child in Need work.
• Strong assessment, analysis and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload whilst maintaining quality and timeliness.
• Experience of effective multi‑agency working and partnership engagement.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and Working Together guidance.
• Commitment to relationship‑based, strengths‑focused social work practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one‑one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief.

All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.