Senior Practitioner, Family Help: Trauma‑Informed Social Work

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

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.