Senior Practitioner - Pre-birth Assessment Team in Birmingham, West Midlands

Birmingham

contract, full-time

£33.30 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Birmingham, West Midlands

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About Social Care

Social care provides essential support to vulnerable people across the UK, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and families in need. Roles range from care assistants and social workers to support workers and managers. Employers include local councils, charities, and private care providers. The sector offers meaningful, people-focused work with growing demand due to an ageing population. Training, apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities are widely available, making social care a stable and rewarding career path.

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Senior Practitioner – Pre-Birth Assessment Team

Specialism: Social Work – Children’s Services
Location: Birmingham, UK
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Contract Type: Locum / Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time or Full Time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Pre-Birth Assessment Team in Birmingham. This is an ongoing locum opportunity offering flexibility alongside the chance to work at a senior level within children’s social care.

The role focuses on completing complex pre-birth assessments, addressing concerns around parental capacity, risk, and safeguarding of unborn children. You will lead on high-risk cases, contribute to key safeguarding decisions, and provide professional support and guidance to less experienced practitioners. Practice is aligned with Working Together to Safeguard Children, the Children Act 1989, and Birmingham Children’s Trust standards.

Perks and benefits

Part-time or full-time flexibility to suit your availability and work–life balance
Competitive hourly rate of £33.30
Locum flexibility, allowing greater control over your schedule
Professional development opportunities through exposure to complex statutory work
Supportive and collaborative team environment focused on best practice and quality outcomes

What you will do

Complete comprehensive pre-birth assessments involving complex risk factors such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health concerns, and learning needs.
Analyse risk and protective factors to inform decision-making around child protection, legal planning, and early intervention.
Lead and manage complex child protection and pre-proceedings cases, ensuring unborn children are safeguarded.
Develop, implement, and review multi-agency plans to reduce risk and promote safe parenting.
Prepare high-quality, analytical reports for legal meetings, case conferences, and court proceedings.
Work closely with legal services, guardians, and partner agencies to meet statutory timescales.
Chair or contribute to strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings.
Act as a practice lead, offering reflective supervision, mentoring, and professional guidance to social workers.
Contribute to quality assurance, service development, and the promotion of best practice within the team.

Why Birmingham

Birmingham is a dynamic and diverse city offering an excellent environment for both professional growth and personal life. With a rich cultural heritage, strong community networks, extensive green spaces, and a thriving arts and food scene, it provides a rewarding place to live and work. The city’s commitment to improving outcomes for children and families makes it an impactful setting for senior social work practice.

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