Birmingham Children's Trust
Senior Practitioner - Children in Care East
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Senior Practitioner - Children in Care East
Senior Practitioner for Children in Care
Location: Hybrid (based in Birmingham) About Birmingham Children’s Trust
At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.
This exciting role offers a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills and progress your career pathway in Social Work. As a Senior Practitioner for Children in Care, you will hold up to a number of complex families while also supporting and developing good practice and consistent performance within your team alongside the Team Manager.
You will coordinate and facilitate group supervision, advising and guiding social workers in their work with children and families, as well as progressing tasks delegated by the Team Manager.
Mission & Work Focus
Birmingham Children’s Trust is dedicated to providing outstanding care to children and families across Birmingham. The Children in Care Team works with children and young people aged 0-18 who are subject to:
- Interim and Final Care Orders
- Section 20 placements (including foster care, residential, and semi-supported settings)
We provide joined-up services and develop robust partnerships with:
- The police
- Health services
- Schools
- Voluntary organisations
Our priority is achieving permanency for children while ensuring safe reunification where suitable.
Role Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Lead in improving professional social work practice across the breach of casework cycle for children, young people, and families.
- Provide a needs-led, professional social work service, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and best practice.
- Undertake complex casework in children and family services.
- Share and communicate a thorough knowledge of:
- Relevant legislation
- National standards and guidance
- Research
- Departmental policy and procedures
- Manage a complex caseload, including staffing and supervision responsibilities.
- Promote joined-up service working, encouraging collaboration with service users, teams, and external agencies.
- Provide quality assurance, coaching, and mentoring to work colleagues.
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Requirements
- Ability to work in a hybrid role based in Birmingham (must be within a commutable distance).
- Right-to-work documents to work in the UK.
- Advanced qualifications in Social Work (or equivalent).
- Experience in child protection, care proceedings, and safeguarding.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and partnership-building abilities.
Benefits
Financial & Career Incentives
- £1,000 incentive payment upon starting (T&Cs apply).
- Annual retention bonus of £5,000 (paid monthly).
- Relocation Allowance of up to £8,000 (T&Cs apply).
- Full payment of:
- Social Work England registration fee
- DBS application fee & reimbursement for DBS update service
- Generous annual leave package:
- 30 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years, 35 days after 10 years).
- Bank holidays included.
Additional Benefits
- Salary sacrifice car scheme for brand-new vehicles.
- Free on-site parking and electric charging at two Birmingham locations.
- Access to:
- Occupational health services
- Rewards schemes
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Health & fitness support
- Personal wellbeing programs
- Flexible hybrid work policy with tailored working patterns for a positive work-life balance.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (generous career average pension).
- Discounted gym memberships with Pure Gym and Nuffield Health.
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Why Join Birmingham Children’s Trust?
Impactful Work
Be part of a team that changes lives for Birmingham’s most vulnerable children.
Supportive Environment
Enjoy a collaborative culture where contributions are valued.
Career Development
Tailored training programs, supervision, and learning opportunities to help you grow.
Exceptional Benefits
Competitive rewards package including:
- Generous leave allowance
- Local Government pension
- Health, fitness, and financial incentives
Our Values
- Compassionate Care – Actively listen to and involve children in decisions affecting their lives.
- Resource Efficiency – Ensure every resource is used where it’s most needed to support children.
- Collaboration – Work closely with schools, health care, and the police for a unified support network.
- Teamwork – Strive for a cohesive approach to deliver the best possible outcomes for children.
Safeguarding Commitment
At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are fully dedicated to safeguarding children and young people. DBS checks may be required (level determined by role responsibilities).
We follow a fair treatment policy, recognising that criminal records do not automatically disqualify applicants—assessment is case-specific.
Applications close early once the required number is met. Submit yours promptly to avoid disappointment.
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