Senior Practitioner – Pre-Birth Team

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

Job summary

A local children's services organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their Pre-Birth Team in Birmingham. The role involves supporting vulnerable families from pregnancy to post-birth planning, with responsibilities including assessments and case management. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience in children’s social care, strong legal knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a temporary contract.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ qualified experience in children’s social care.
• Proven expertise in pre-birth work and safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of legal frameworks and multi-agency practice.

Responsibilities

• Complete extensive pre-birth assessments and safety planning.
• Manage cases across CIN, CP, and ICO pathways.
• Lead complex case discussions, legal planning, and pre-proceedings.

Skills

Qualified experience in children’s social care

Legal knowledge

Ability to manage case discussions

Collaboration with multi-agency teams

Job description

Overview

Job Opportunity: Senior Practitioner – Pre-Birth Team. Client: Birmingham Children’s Trust. Location: One Avenue, Birmingham. Contract: Temporary | 13 October – 9 December 2025. Hours: 37 hours/week | Monday–Friday, 08:45–17:15. Rate: PAYE £24.52/hr | Umbrella/Ltd £33.30/hr. IR35 Status: Inside IR35.

About the Role

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced and resilient Senior Practitioner to join our fast-paced Pre-Birth Team. This is a vital role supporting vulnerable babies and families from the earliest stages of pregnancy through to post-birth planning and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Complete extensive pre-birth assessments and safety planning.
• Manage cases across CIN, CP, and ICO pathways.
• Lead complex case discussions, legal planning, and pre-proceedings.
• Assess parents with previous child removals.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to address substance misuse, mental health, homelessness, and domestic abuse.

What You’ll Need

• 4+ years’ qualified experience in children’s social care.
• Proven expertise in pre-birth work and safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of legal frameworks and multi-agency practice.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet the needs of a fast-moving service.
• Willingness to demonstrate significant knowledge at interview.