Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner — Family Help (South)

Birmingham Children's Trust; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 incentive

Retention bonus £5,000 per annum

Relocation up to £8,000

SW England registration fee paid

DBS fee reimbursement

30 days annual leave, rising to 33/35

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to lead the Family Help service in the South area. You will act as the lead professional for children and families, coordinate needs-led assessments, and deliver multi-agency support plans.

This hybrid role requires registration with Social Work England, and a strong track record in safeguarding, Early Help, and working across partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must have current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working within Family Help and managing complex safeguarding issues.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and child development.
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and support colleagues to develop practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

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

Social work qualification

SW England registration

Experience in Family Help

Safeguarding experience

Legislation knowledge

Assessment and decision-making

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Outcomes focus

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to lead the Family Help service in the South area. You will act as the lead professional for children and families, coordinate needs-led assessments, and deliver multi-agency support plans.

This hybrid role requires registration with Social Work England, and a strong track record in safeguarding, Early Help, and working across partnerships.