Senior Practitioner Qualified Social Worker Children

Employer:

Neway International Ltd

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands

Pay:

Contract Type:

Contract

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

19/03/2026

Neway International are seeking a Senior Practitioner (SP) with 4 years’ experience to join our client based with Birmingham Children’s Trust.

Location:

One Avenue

Hours:

36.5 per week, 08:45–17:15

Start Date:

23/02/2026 Pay Rate: £24.52 PAYE / £33.30 Umbrella IR35:
Inside IR35

About the Client Birmingham Children’s Trust is committed to delivering high‑quality, child‑centred social care services across the city.

The Trust is proud to have achieved a GOOD Ofsted rating, reflecting its strong practice, stable workforce and dedication to improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

A Senior Practitioner is required to provide experienced social work support during a period of long‑term sickness cover.

The postholder will contribute to safe and effective service delivery across children’s social care, offering advanced practice expertise, case oversight and professional leadership within the team.

This role requires strong decision‑making, risk management and the ability to work confidently with complex cases.

• Hold a caseload of complex children and families, ensuring high‑quality assessments, planning and interventions.
• Provide professional guidance, mentoring and support to less experienced social workers.
• Lead on safeguarding practice, risk analysis and decision‑making in line with statutory requirements.
• Chair and contribute to multi‑agency meetings, ensuring coordinated and effective service delivery.
• Maintain accurate, timely case records and ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support the team in achieving positive outcomes and sustaining the Trust’s GOOD Ofsted standards.

• Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration.
• Minimum 4 years post‑qualification experience.
• Strong background in children’s social care and complex case management.
• Enhanced DBS and full compliance documentation.
• Ability to work confidently in a fast‑paced statutory environment.

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