Social Work - Senior Practitioner/Assistant Team Manager - Birmingham

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner (SP)/Assistant Team Manager (ATM) for a 6-month contract based at Birmingham QE Hospital. Candidates must possess a Social Work qualification and supervisory experience. The role requires managing a complex case load and providing support to staff within the team. Attractive benefits include free CPD training and a reward for referrals.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant with over 17 years of recruitment expertise

Free CPD Training

Support with CV writing and interview skills

£250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a Senior Social Work Practitioner role.
• Current professional registration essential.
• Experience supervising staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload effectively.
• Oversee 5-7 staff in the team.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 required.

Skills

Safeguarding 117

MCA

Best Interests decision-making

Supervisory skills

Education

BA Social Work

CQSW

DipSW

Tools

Eclipse systems

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Your new company

Hays are recruiting on behalf of Birmingham City Council for an experienced Senior Practitioner (SP)/Assistant Team Manager (ATM) based in Birmingham QE Hospital in theplex Case team.

Your new role

As an SPD, you will have knowledge of managing a complex caseload, good knowledge of safeguarding 117, MCA, and Best Interests decision-making. Must have experience managing 5-7 staff or transferable supervisory skills, and all-round knowledge of the Care Act 2014. Experience using Eclipse systems is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

We are looking for candidates who can commence work quickly for a 6-month contract, with potential for extension for the right candidate.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful, you will require a Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS, or CCETSW approved equivalent). It is essential to have a current professional registration, at least 2 years' experience working with adults in a Senior Social Work Practitioner role, and experience supervising staff and students.

What you'll get in return

Working through Hays, you will receive a bespoke recruitment service with your own personal consultant. Benefits include:

• Dedicated consultant with over 17 years of recruitment expertise
• Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment
• Recruitment partnership with Birmingham and Sandwell Councils
• Access to the latest Qualified Social Work vacancies
• Free CPD Training, network forums, and resources
• Transparent timesheet/payroll options - PAYE or Umbrella Ltd
• Support with CV writing and interview skills
• £250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker we place
• Competitive salary dependent on experience