Senior Social Practitioner (UASC) - Flexible Hours

Sanctuary Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £33.30

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Supportive management

Birmingham community

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Senior Practitioner focused on Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) in Birmingham. You will manage complex caseloads, safeguard children, and lead multi-agency assessments while adhering to statutory requirements.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development. You will work within a supportive team, collaborate with agencies, and contribute to improved outcomes for vulnerable children and

Qualifications

• Approved social work qualification with SWE registration.
• Significant experience with vulnerable children and families.
• Knowledge of current social work practice and key legislation.
• Effective communication across formats and partners.
• Experience liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and develop protective plans.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Birmingham.
• Manage a complex caseload, meet statutory requirements and needs.
• Record and analyse information using management systems and timelines.
• Lead assessments for children in need of protection and multi-agency plans.
• Lead timely meetings focused on child-centered needs and wishes.
• Collaborate with professionals to ensure joined-up service delivery.
• Prepare and present reports to conferences, courts and panels.
• Support the Team Manager and contribute to team objectives.

Skills

Communication

Case management

Multi-agency liaison

Education

Approved social work qualification (SWE registration)

Tools

Management systems

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Senior Practitioner focused on Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) in Birmingham. You will manage complex caseloads, safeguard children, and lead multi-agency assessments while adhering to statutory requirements.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional development. You will work within a supportive team, collaborate with agencies, and contribute to improved outcomes for vulnerable children and