Family Help Senior Practitioner

Family Help Senior Practitioner (12 months fixed term) – G11

Grade: G11
Salary: £49,282 - £54,495

Walsall Council is launching a new pilot team that will shape practice around Systemic ideas, leading a fresh approach to working with families where neglect is the primary concern. The role will develop and deliver a bespoke framework for families, incorporating tools such as GCP 2, therapeutic support for parents and a focus on moving families from first‑order to second‑order change.

As a Senior Practitioner you will:

• Lead practice development and offer mentoring, coaching and expertise to the team.
• Provide outstanding support for children and families, ensuring high quality and effective practice.
• Act as part of a leadership team to maintain a learning organisation, fostering accountable relationships with partners such as Ofsted.
• Help manage workloads to keep an average of 12 children per practitioner, with strong managerial support, essential paperwork only and enabling technology.
• Support team members in identifying specialisms, accessing training and progressing into roles such as Consultant Social Worker, Lead Child Protection Practitioner or Team Manager.

Applicants must:

• Hold relevant social work qualifications and experience.
• Obtain and maintain an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check; any overseas criminal record must be disclosed.
• Demonstrate fluent spoken English and meet the Government Code of Practice for English Language Fluency.
• Comply with Walsall Council’s safeguarding policies and commitment to continuous professional development.

• 9‑day fortnight to support work/life balance.
• Flexible working arrangements and specialist employee assistance.
• Specialised clinical supervision and therapeutic support when needed.
• Opportunities to progress into senior leadership roles.

To discuss the role further, please contact Khaleel Ali, Team Manager at .

Walsall Council is committed to anti‑discrimination and equality, and to developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Closing date: 29th July 2026.