Senior Social Work Lead — Hybrid Family Help

Birmingham Children's Trust; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service in Birmingham. You will lead the team, coordinate multi-agency plans, and engage with families using trauma-informed practices to safeguard children.

We have been rated 'Good' by Ofsted (2023) and offer a hybrid working model within the Birmingham area, with a strong focus on collaboration, safeguarding, and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification.
• Active Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social care.
• Experience in Family Help and managing safeguarding issues.
• Strong knowledge of legislation, guidance, and child development.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coach and support colleagues to develop practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead professionals for children and families in need of help and support.
• Undertake needs-led assessments and deliver multi-agency support plans.
• Facilitate Early Help and Child in Need meetings and create Team Around the Family.
• Prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts and panels.
• Build relationships promoting 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 work aspects.

Skills

Social work leadership

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Coaching/mentoring

Relationship-building

Decision-making

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join our Family Help service in Birmingham. You will lead the team, coordinate multi-agency plans, and engage with families using trauma-informed practices to safeguard children.

We have been rated 'Good' by Ofsted (2023) and offer a hybrid working model within the Birmingham area, with a strong focus on collaboration, safeguarding, and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and