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Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner

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Birmingham Children's Trust

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United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Salary:

45091.00 - 51356.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated in providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.

Job Responsibility:

  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
  • Work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support
  • Develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies
  • to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations

Requirements:

  • A degree in Social Work and you must have completed your ASYE
  • Registration with Social Work England (SWE)
  • Experience working with children and families in a social work setting
  • Strong assessment and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
What we offer:
  • Incentive payment of £1,000
  • Retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum
  • A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
  • Free on-site parking
  • Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee
  • Flexible and mobile working policy
  • Local Government pension scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 04, 2026

Expiration:
March 31, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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