Senior Practitioner

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 04/03/2026

Mileage Rate £ 0.45

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Birmingham

Province West Midlands

Postal Code B1

• This is a 3-month contract opportunity with a local authority, focusing on delivering high-quality social work within the Child in Care team. The role is crucial in ensuring that children and young people receive safe, effective, and timely interventions. As a Senior Practitioner, you will manage a diverse caseload, contribute to court proceedings, and support the achievement of excellent outcomes for children in care, in line with Birmingham Children’s Trust’s GOOD Ofsted standards.

• Manage a caseload of up to 17–18 children, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Work with children in long-term foster care, supported accommodation, or residential placements, with minimal out-of-city cases.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, care planning, LAC reviews, and permanency planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in accordance with legislation and Trust policies.
• Significant post-qualifying experience as a Social Worker within children’s services.
• Proven experience in supporting children in care or managing complex safeguarding cases.
• Strong skills in assessment, case management, and court report writing.
• Experience in collaborative work with multi-agency professionals.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload while maintaining high practice standards.

• Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.

• Working hours:
  
  37 hours per week.
• Preference for candidates who are car drivers.
• Work on Birmingham Children’s Trust’s hybrid model, with office-based days on Mondays and Tuesdays. Flexible work locations include Lifford House or One Avenue Road, with on-site parking available.
• DBS required.

The role closes on 6th March 2026, apply ASAP.