Senior Practitioner (Children's Services) – 3 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Oversee a challenging caseload involving children, young people, and families with complex needs.
  


• Conduct thorough assessments, interventions, and make informed decisions in line with legal and statutory guidelines.
  


• Serve as a lead practitioner, offering professional guidance to colleagues.
  


• Mentor and support less experienced and newly qualified Social Workers.
  


• Foster high-quality practice through informal supervision, case discussions, and quality assurance.
  


• Engage in service improvement and practice development efforts.
  


• Establish strong partnerships with children, families, professionals, and partner agencies.
  


• Provide expertise in safeguarding and advocate for positive outcomes for children.
  


• Participate in performance monitoring and reporting.
  


• Represent Children's Services in various settings, including:
  
  
  
  • Multi-agency meetings
    
  
  
  • Child protection conferences
    
  
  
  • Strategy meetings
    
  
  
  • Court proceedings
    
  
  
  • Professional forums
    
  
  


• Assist the Team Manager in achieving service goals and maintaining high practice standards.
  

Essential

• Qualified Social Worker with active Social Work England registration.
  


• Extensive experience in Children's Social Care.
  


• Proven track record in managing complex children's cases.
  


• Strong background in safeguarding and child protection.
  


• Experience in areas such as:
  
  
  
  • Child Protection
    
  
  
  • Children in Need
    
  
  
  • Assessment
    
  
  
  • Safeguarding
    
  
  
  • Looked After Children
    
  
  


• Experience in mentoring and supporting Social Workers.
  


• Excellent skills in risk assessment and decision-making.
  


• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and children's social care practices.
  


• Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency setting.
  


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  


• Experience with court work and presenting professional evidence confidently.
  

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Senior Practitioner, Advanced Practitioner, or Practice Lead.
  


• Qualification as a Practice Educator.
  


• Experience in supporting quality assurance and practice improvement initiatives.
  

What's on Offer?

• £33.29 per hour (Umbrella)
  


• 3 Month Contract
  


• Hybrid Working – 2 Days Office / 3 Days Remote
  


• Location: Stirchley, Birmingham
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  


• Opportunity to work within a supportive Children's Services team.
  


• Key role in influencing practice standards and outcomes for children and families.
  


• Potential for contract extension.