Senior Practitioner - Pre-Birth Assessment Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

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.