Senior Practitioner - Pre-Birth Safeguarding & Complex Casework

Neway International Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Practitioner for Birmingham Children’s Trust, requiring a professional qualification in Social Work and over 4 years of experience. This role involves completing pre-birth assessments and managing complex cases to safeguard vulnerable children and families. Strong risk management skills and the ability to collaborate with multi-agency partners are essential. The position offers a competitive pay rate in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ post‑qualification experience in social care focusing on pre-birth assessments.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Qualified driver with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Complete extensive pre-birth and parent assessments using recognised tools.
• Manage risk for pre and post-birth babies ensuring safe planning.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to address safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Social Work expertise

Risk management

Collaborative working

Complex case handling

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work

Tools

CUBUS

PAMs

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Practitioner for Birmingham Children’s Trust, requiring a professional qualification in Social Work and over 4 years of experience. This role involves completing pre-birth assessments and managing complex cases to safeguard vulnerable children and families. Strong risk management skills and the ability to collaborate with multi-agency partners are essential. The position offers a competitive pay rate in a dynamic work environment.