Senior Practitioner - (Northfield) Family Help - Birmingham

Eden Brown Synergy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy in Birmingham seeks a Senior Practitioner within the Family Help service in Northfield to lead and support a social work team. You will oversee case management, drive safeguarding practice, and ensure high-quality services for children and families in the community.

You will bring a recognized social work qualification, current Social Work England registration, and substantial experience in child protection and family support, along with strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience in child protection and family support services.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with ability to inspire a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of social workers, providing guidance and support in case management.
• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the needs of children and families.
• Developing and implementing effective care plans in collaboration with families and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with local and national policies and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records, and contributing to the evaluation of service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

CQSW / DipSW / equivalent

Job description

Join our dedicated team in Birmingham as a Senior Practitioner within the Family Help service in Northfield. We are seeking a passionate and experienced individual to provide leadership and support to our social work team. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality services to families in need, ensuring that their welfare and safety are prioritized. Your expertise will help shape the practice and improve outcomes for children and their families in the community.

As a Senior Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and mentoring a team of social workers, providing guidance and support in case management.


• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the needs of children and families.


• Developing and implementing effective care plans in collaboration with families and other stakeholders.


• Ensuring compliance with local and national policies and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.


• Maintaining accurate and timely case records, and contributing to the evaluation of service delivery.

To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).


• Current registration with Social Work England.


• Significant experience in child protection and family support services.


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a commitment to collaborative working.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and well-being. These include ongoing training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.