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Family Help Senior Practitioner Social Worker
Location: Birmingham
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Contract: Locum | Full-Time

Sanctuary Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Family Help Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join a dedicated Family Help team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled children's social worker looking to take on a senior practitioner role, supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families while helping to drive high-quality practice across the service.

This rewarding locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £33.30, the opportunity to work within a supportive team, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

Key Responsibilities of the Social Worker:

• Manage a complex caseload of children and families requiring early help and statutory intervention.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of need, risk, and safeguarding concerns.
• Develop, implement, and review child-centred care and support plans.
• Lead on complex casework while providing guidance and mentoring to less experienced social workers.
• Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, police, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Chair meetings and contribute to multi-agency planning and decision-making.
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation where required.
• Ensure all practice complies with current legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures.
• Promote positive outcomes by building effective relationships with children, families, and partner organisations.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services.
• Previous experience working within Family Help, Early Help, Child in Need, Child Protection, or Safeguarding teams.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and case management skills.
• Excellent communication, report writing, and multi-agency working abilities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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