Senior Social Worker Practitioner - Safeguarding Team in Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Title: Senior Social Worker Practitioner – Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s (Safeguarding)
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Type: Ongoing (Part Time or Full Time)

Perks and benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £33.30 per hour, reflecting your senior safeguarding expertise and responsibility.
• Part Time / Full Time Options: Choose a working pattern that supports your work‑life balance while maintaining continuity of practice.
• Supportive Management: Benefit from regular reflective supervision and guidance from experienced safeguarding leaders.
• Professional Development: Access continuous training and development opportunities to strengthen safeguarding and court practice.
• Reputable Organisation: Work within Birmingham Children’s Trust, one of the UK’s largest and most established children’s services trusts.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker Practitioner to join the Safeguarding Team at Birmingham Children’s Trust. You will work with children and families facing significant safeguarding concerns, contributing to high‑quality statutory interventions and positive outcomes.

What you will do

• Manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child Protection (CP) and Child in Need (CIN) plans.
• Undertake statutory assessments, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries.
• Lead safeguarding investigations and implement effective risk management strategies.
• Prepare high‑quality court reports and provide evidence within legal proceedings when required.
• Develop, implement, and review outcome‑focused care and protection plans.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners including police, health, and education services.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and professional support to Newly Qualified Social Workers and less experienced practitioners.
• Contribute to audits, case reviews, and quality assurance activity across the safeguarding service.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case recording in line with statutory requirements.

Requirements

Essential:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum 3+ years post‑qualified experience in children’s safeguarding social work.
• Strong experience in Child Protection, CIN, and court‑related work.
• In‑depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, including the Children Act 1989/2004.
• Ability to manage high‑risk and complex cases independently.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report‑writing skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience at Senior Social Worker or Senior Practitioner level.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Practice Educator qualification or equivalent.
• Experience working within a large local authority or children’s trust.

Why Birmingham

Birmingham offers exceptional professional opportunities within Children’s Services alongside a dynamic and diverse lifestyle. With vibrant cultural scenes, extensive green spaces, and excellent transport links, the city provides a supportive environment for social workers seeking impact and balance. Birmingham Children’s Trust’s commitment to safeguarding excellence and workforce development makes it an ideal place to advance your career while making a meaningful difference.

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