Senior Practitioner

Sector: Social Worker – Children’s
Location: Birmingham, UK
Hourly Rate: £33.30 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing (Part Time / Full Time)

Exciting Opportunity:
Step into a pivotal role as a Senior Practitioner within the Pre-Birth Team in the vibrant city of Birmingham
. This is your chance to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable unborn babies and their families. As a key member of this specialised team, you will lead complex cases, offer professional supervision, and champion high-quality social work practice that ensures the best outcomes for children and families. With flexibility to work part-time or full-time
, this ongoing position combines professional growth with a fulfilling purpose.

Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £33.30 per hour while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of locum work.

Flexible

Hours:

Choose between part-time or full-time working patterns to suit your lifestyle.

Professional Development: Access continual learning and training opportunities to advance your social work career.

Collaborative Environment: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including maternity services, midwifery, and adult social care.

Meaningful Impact: Play a crucial role in safeguarding unborn children and supporting families through early intervention.

Lead and manage complex pre-birth assessments
, ensuring decisions are child-centred and comply with statutory requirements.

Provide reflective supervision and case consultations to social workers in the Pre-Birth Team.

Champion best practices in safeguarding
, addressing concerns such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental health.

Represent the service in legal proceedings and strategic meetings
, ensuring a consistent focus on child welfare.

Case Management & Safeguarding:

Maintain high standards in case recording, planning, and interventions in line with policy and professional guidelines.

Develop and implement pre-birth and child protection plans
, ensuring timely and effective responses.

Chair and lead multi‑agency discussions to guide informed, collaborative decision‑making.

Undertake direct family work
, modelling effective engagement to reduce risks and promote safety.

Build strong partnerships with midwives, maternity teams, and health professionals to ensure joined‑up care.

Lead and contribute to multi‑agency planning meetings to deliver comprehensive pre‑birth support.

Represent the Trust at safeguarding forums and panels
, advocating for vulnerable families.

Professional Development:

Mentor and support less experienced practitioners through coaching and reflective supervision
.

Contribute to team training initiatives focused on pre‑birth safeguarding and early intervention
.

Maintain active Social Work England registration and stay up to date with CPD requirements.

Birmingham is a city bursting with life, culture, and opportunity. From its rich heritage to its thriving social and professional networks, it’s a fantastic place to build your career while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle. Whether exploring its diverse food scene, lush parks, or historic landmarks, you’ll find Birmingham a city that inspires growth — both personally and professionally.

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