Senior Practitioner - Duty team

Join our dedicated team in Birmingham as a Senior Practitioner within the Duty Team, where your expertise in Qualified Social Work will make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals and families. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for leading assessments and interventions, ensuring the highest standards of practice, and providing support to junior staff members. Your leadership will help foster a collaborative environment aimed at safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
• Providing expert guidance to social work practitioners and support staff.
• Managing complex casework and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Facilitating multi-agency collaboration to enhance service delivery.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of service quality through effective supervision and training.

To be considered for this role, you must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience in a statutory social work setting.
• Proven ability to manage and lead teams effectively.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and analytical skills.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and well-being, including ongoing training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment.