Senior Social Work Lead - Family Help (Hybrid)

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 incentive payment

Retention payment up to £5,000 per ann

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working

Job summary

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner for our Family Help service in Birmingham. You will lead needs-led assessments, coordinate multi-agency plans, and participate in Early Help and Child in Need meetings.

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent assessment and relationship-building skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff within a supportive team. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualifying experience within children's social care.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and statutory guidance.
• Ability to provide professional support, guidance and mentoring to less experienced colleagues.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families and partner agencies.
• Commitment to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead professional for children and families in need of help and support.
• Undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.
• Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and establish a ‘Team Around the Family’.
• Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.
• Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.
• Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage families.
• Maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Education

Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England

Job description

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner for our Family Help service in Birmingham. You will lead needs-led assessments, coordinate multi-agency plans, and participate in Early Help and Child in Need meetings.

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent assessment and relationship-building skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff within a supportive team. Hybrid working is available.