Senior Social Worker Practice Educator

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,091 - 53,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello payment

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker / Practice Educator to enhance social work practices in the Ladywood Assessment Social Work Team. This permanent position requires a skilled social worker to manage complex casework, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with legislation.

The role offers a competitive salary (£45,091 – £53,460) and additional benefits, including a Golden Hello payment. Birmingham City Council values diversity and inclusion, being committed to safeguarding the welfare of all citizens.

Qualifications

• Experience as a registered social worker with adult services.
• Demonstrated strong organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to undergo Practice Educator Training if not held.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in improving professional social work practice.
• Provide expertise and mentoring to other social workers.
• Manage operation and development of Adult’s Social Care.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Registered social worker with adult services

Practice Educator Training

Disability Confident Leader training

Job description

Senior Social Worker / Practice Educator

Place: Ladywood Assessment Social Work Team, Birmingham City Council

Contract: Permanent

Grade: D – £45,091 – £53,460 (subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme)

Hours: 36.5 hours per week

Golden Hello payment: £1,000 setup and £5,000 per annum (see terms)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead role in improving the quality of professional social work practice and managing complex casework.
• Provide technical expertise, coaching and mentoring to other social workers.
• Ensure adherence to legislation, standards and departmental policies.
• Participate in the identification and systematic review of service needs and plan/develop adult care services.
• Explore innovative and radical approaches to service delivery, both internal and through commissioned services.
• Ensure effective management, operation and development of Adult’s Social Care to meet statutory duties and improve positive outcomes for adults in Birmingham.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience as a registered social worker with adult services.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with a positive and flexible approach.
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivated and a dependable team player.
• Practice Educator Training desirable; willingness to undertake training if not currently held.
• Disability Confident Leader training or equivalent preferred.
• Review of DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK will be required.

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and employee well‑being. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.