Senior Practitioner - Qualified Social Worker

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

Job summary

A prominent social care agency in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join their Children in Need Team. This role involves managing a complex caseload, providing expert guidance to social workers, and ensuring high-quality interventions that significantly improve outcomes for children and families. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Work, registration with Social Work England, and a strong background in safeguarding and child protection. Competitive benefits including a referral bonus and training budget are offered.

Benefits

Annual training budget of £250

Exceptional referral bonuses

DBS disclosures via fast-track online

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in children's social care.
• Strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding.
• Commitment to mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex casework including child protection.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to social workers.
• Work in partnership with families and external agencies.

Skills

Assessment skills

Decision-making

Leadership skills

Knowledge of legislation

Education

Degree in Social Work

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

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 a 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.

Qualifications

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

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed).

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

Benefits

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed into work.
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK.
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.