Location: Birmingham
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days in the office
Contract: Locum / Agency
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Children's Senior Practitioner to join Birmingham's Family Help Service. Working within an innovative, multidisciplinary model, you will support children and families through targeted early help, Child in Need planning, statutory assessments and safeguarding interventions.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of Child in Need, safeguarding and step-up cases.Complete high-quality Children & Families Assessments, risk assessments and safety plans.Undertake direct work with children and families, ensuring the child's voice is central to practice.Develop and review Child in Need plans alongside families and partner agencies.Assess and manage risk relating to neglect, domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse and exploitation.Work collaboratively with schools, health services, police and community partners.Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory requirements and timescales.About YouDegree in Social Work (or equivalent).Social Work England registered.Strong experience in Child in Need, safeguarding and statutory children's social work.Confident undertaking assessments, managing risk and making sound decisions.Skilled at building relationships and engaging families to achieve lasting change.Experience within Local Authority Children's Services.Why Work With Davina & Caritas?23 years' recruitment experience.Honest advice and clear communication throughout the process.Insight into team culture, caseloads and management support.Access to exclusive opportunities through Caritas' trusted Local Authority relationships.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment -
[email protected] / 07385 031109
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
