Senior Social Worker: Child & Adolescent MH (Hybrid)

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive payment £1,000

Retention payment up to £5,000 per año

30 days plus bank holidays annualleave

Free on-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Reimbursement of Social Work England**

Hybrid working policy

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is recruiting a safeguarding-led Senior Practitioner to join a developing frontline service in a hybrid role based in Birmingham. You will work with children and families, manage complex cases, and mentor junior social workers within a strong team environment.

The role emphasises safeguarding, family-centred practice, and collaboration with education and health partners. A driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior Practitioner with safeguarding-led approach and social work registration.
• Experience in child/adolescent complex mental health is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases and deliver timely high-quality assessments.
• Ability to mentor newly qualified social workers and family support workers.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle required.
• Hybrid working model and commutable distance to Birmingham.
• Background checks including DBS and right-to-work required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and case-manage creative social work strategies to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Maintain a relationship-based, child-centred approach for outcomes.
• Safeguard and support the child, young person and their families over time.
• Mentor and supervise newly qualified staff and students.
• Cover Team Manager duties during absences and leave periods.
• Engage in multi-agency partnership with education and health with strong communication.

Skills

Safeguarding leadership

Social Work qualification

Child & adolescent mental health

Inclusion & equality

Case management

Quality assessments

Relationship-based practice

Mentoring & supervision

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence & vehicle

Education

Social Work qualification and registration

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is recruiting a safeguarding-led Senior Practitioner to join a developing frontline service in a hybrid role based in Birmingham. You will work with children and families, manage complex cases, and mentor junior social workers within a strong team environment.

The role emphasises safeguarding, family-centred practice, and collaboration with education and health partners. A driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential.