Senior Practitioner - Corporate Parenting Team in Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Title:
Senior Practitioner - Corporate Parenting Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Birmingham, UK

Salary:
£33.30 Hourly

Type:
Full Time/Part Time, Ongoing Opportunity

Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure in social care? We are on the lookout for a skilled Senior Practitioner to join our Corporate Parenting Team in Birmingham. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children in care and provide invaluable support to your team. As a Senior Practitioner, you will earn a rewarding £33.30 per hour, with the flexibility of Full Time or Part Time hours.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Working: Flexibility is at the heart of this role with Full Time and Part Time options available, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life seamlessly.
• Locum Opportunities: As a locum worker, you can enjoy the freedom to explore different placements and gain varied experiences, broadening your skills and career opportunities.
• Professional Development: Benefit from your experience while you enhance your CV with top-tier professional development opportunities within a supportive team environment.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Enjoy the unique chance to earn a competitive hourly rate, giving you the ability to maximise your earnings while still having time for life's other adventures.
• Team Support: Joining the Corporate Parenting Team means accessing resources and support designed to empower you and help you succeed in your role.

What you will do

• Manage a complex caseload of children in care, ensuring statutory duties and timescales are met with precision.
• Lead high-quality assessments and plans in line with legislative requirements, utilising your expert skills to craft the best futures for children in care.
• Provide professional guidance, mentoring, and practice support to less experienced social workers and newly qualified staff, becoming a cornerstone of knowledge and support.
• Chair and facilitate professional discussions, reflective supervision groups, and case consultations as delegated by Team Managers to foster collaborative learning and improvement.
• Work collaboratively with foster carers, residential providers, education services, health professionals, police, and partner agencies to safeguard children and improve outcomes, making a tangible difference in young lives.

Person Specification

• Degree in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent qualification.
• Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Track record of continuous professional development relevant to children's social care.
• Significant post-qualification experience within statutory children's social care.
• Experience working with looked after children, care leavers, fostering, kinship, or permanency services.

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