Senior Practitioner - Qualified Social Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust seeks a Senior Practitioner Social Worker to enhance outcomes for children and families. This role involves mentoring social workers and managing complex cases to ensure high-quality care. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Annual training budget of up to £250

Pay twice a week

Free DBS disclosures via fast-track online services

Exceptional referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in children's social care, including safeguarding.
• Strong commitment to mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex casework, including child protection and safeguarding.
• Provide mentorship and professional guidance to social workers.
• Contribute to quality assurance and performance management.

Skills

Assessment

Decision-Making

Leadership

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Description

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join our Children in Need Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in improving outcomes for children, young people, and families across the city.

As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide expert guidance and support to social workers while managing a complex caseload. You will champion best practices, mentor less experienced colleagues, and ensure high-quality interventions that make a real difference in children’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex casework, including child protection, safeguarding, and legal proceedings.
• Provide mentorship and professional guidance to social workers, ensuring high standards of practice.
• Share thorough knowledge of legislation, national standards, and best practices.
• Work in partnership with families, professionals, and external agencies to deliver effective support.
• Contribute to quality assurance, coaching, and performance management within the team.
• Represent the department at meetings, court proceedings, and multi-agency forums.
• Support the Team Manager in ensuring a high-quality, needs-led service.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience: Significant post-qualification experience in children’s social care, including safeguarding, child protection, and working with families in need.
• Skills: Strong assessment, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Other Requirements: Commitment to professional development and mentoring junior colleagues.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email your CV to [e-mail].

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly into our engaged and devoted team, you can refer them and receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS include:

• A dedicated Social Work consultant offering a single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per successful placement.
• An extensive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK.
• Nationwide staffing for over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Payment options including Ltd and PAYE.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and online CPD training.
• Annual loyalty schemes and bonuses.
• Free DBS disclosures via fast-track online services.