Senior Practitioner - Family Safeguarding, Court & Adoption

Civic Recruitment Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Pay

Long-term role in Family Help & Protec

Mentoring opportunities

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the Family Help & Protection team in Walsall on a 12-month contract. The role involves managing a varied caseload across Family Help, Child Protection, Court Work, and Adoption, with mentoring responsibilities for junior staff.

Full-time hours, with an office-based pattern of 3 days per week and a driving licence is required. You will contribute to safeguarding decisions, collaborate with partner agencies, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration in good standing.
• Experience in Children's Services and safeguarding.
• Court work and care proceedings experience preferred.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritise tasks while maintaining quality.
• Excellent assessment, report writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex safeguarding cases and deliver social work interventions.
• Conduct assessments, planning, reviews, and statutory casework.
• Engage in Team Around the Family, Child Protection, Court Work, and Adoption.
• Create and execute effective care and support plans.
• Mentor and support junior Social Workers.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for coordinated support.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and safeguarding decisions.
• Advocate for best practices and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Ensure adherence to current legislation, policies and statutory guidelines.

Skills

Assessment & planning

Safeguarding & child protection

Court work

Mentoring

Report writing

Communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the Family Help & Protection team in Walsall on a 12-month contract. The role involves managing a varied caseload across Family Help, Child Protection, Court Work, and Adoption, with mentoring responsibilities for junior staff.

Full-time hours, with an office-based pattern of 3 days per week and a driving licence is required. You will contribute to safeguarding decisions, collaborate with partner agencies, and ensure compliance with