Senior Practitioner - Children in Care Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Children in Care Team
Specialism: Children in Care
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Type: Full Time/Part Time Ongoing

Senior Practitioner - Children in Care Team within Children in Care in Birmingham (UK), earning £33.30 Hourly. This position is available on a Full Time or Part Time basis and is ongoing, offering an outstanding opportunity to leverage your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of children. Working with the Children in Care Team, you will be instrumental in shaping futures, ensuring that the children receive the best care and support possible.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible working: Full Time/Part Time options help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Professional development: Access ongoing training and learning opportunities to enhance your expertise.

• Varied experience: Enjoy the diversity of locum work across different environments, broadening your skillset.

• Competitive pay: Benefit from a strong hourly rate that rewards your knowledge and experience.

What you will do

• Hold a reduced caseload of complex Children in Care cases, including those involved in care proceedings, ensuring high-quality assessments, care planning, and statutory visits in line with the Children Act 1989.

• Lead on permanence planning, including reunification, long-term fostering, Special Guardianship Orders, and adoption, ensuring timely progression and minimising drift.

• Provide practice guidance and informal supervision to Social Workers and ASYE staff, promoting reflective practice and sound decision-making.

• Chair or contribute to professional meetings, including placement stability and disruption meetings, and support preparation for statutory reviews.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work (BA/MA or equivalent).

• Evidence of continued professional development, such as practice educator or leadership training, is desirable.

Registration & Compliance

• Registered with Social Work England.

• Strong working knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Care Planning Regulations 2010, and related statutory guidance.

• Thorough understanding of permanence frameworks, fostering and adoption regulations, and corporate parenting responsibilities.

Why Birmingham? It’s a vibrant and diverse city rich in culture and opportunity. With its dynamic lifestyle and welcoming community, Birmingham offers an excellent quality of life while enabling you to make a meaningful impact on children and families. Whether you enjoy modern amenities or historic surroundings, Birmingham is a fantastic place to live and work.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel
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Apply now to join the Senior Practitioner - Children in Care Team in Birmingham and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.