Senior Practitioner (Children & Families)
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24.52 to £33.30 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rates: PAYE: £24.52 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £33.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 December 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RQ164597 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Senior Practitioner to join our client based with Birmingham Children’s Trust.
Location: One Avenue, Birmingham
Workers Hours per week: 36.5
Start Date: 30 November 2025 End Date: 01 February 2026 (likely to be extended)
Pay Rates: PAYE: £24.52 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £33.30 per hour
About Birmingham Children’s Trust
There has never been a more exciting time to join Birmingham Children’s Trust as we celebrate our GOOD Ofsted status, which we are immensely proud of. The Trust employs around 1,900 staff with a budget of £200m, working together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.
Our vision: “We give our best, so young people achieve their best.” Our values: One Team, Accountability, Quality, Relationships, High Support & High Challenge.
Role: Senior Practitioner – Area Services
We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner (4+ years post-qualified experience) to join our Area Services team. This is a key role providing leadership and expertise in complex casework, supporting children, young people, and families across Birmingham.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on improving the quality of professional social work practice across the casework cycle.
Manage a complex caseload, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
Provide technical expertise, coaching, and mentoring to less experienced social workers.
Share knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and departmental procedures.
Promote effective partnership working with service users, teams, and external agencies.
Contribute to performance management reporting and quality assurance.
Represent the Trust at meetings and support the Team Manager with service needs.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with 4+ years’ post-qualified experience.
Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, guidance, and best practice.
Proven ability to manage complex cases and provide professional supervision.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Enhanced DBS required.
Location: One Avenue, Birmingham
Workers Hours per week: 36.5
Start Date: 30 November 2025 End Date: 01 February 2026 (likely to be extended)
Pay Rates: PAYE: £24.52 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £33.30 per hour
About Birmingham Children’s Trust
There has never been a more exciting time to join Birmingham Children’s Trust as we celebrate our GOOD Ofsted status, which we are immensely proud of. The Trust employs around 1,900 staff with a budget of £200m, working together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in.
Our vision: “We give our best, so young people achieve their best.” Our values: One Team, Accountability, Quality, Relationships, High Support & High Challenge.
Role: Senior Practitioner – Area Services
We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner (4+ years post-qualified experience) to join our Area Services team. This is a key role providing leadership and expertise in complex casework, supporting children, young people, and families across Birmingham.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on improving the quality of professional social work practice across the casework cycle.
Manage a complex caseload, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
Provide technical expertise, coaching, and mentoring to less experienced social workers.
Share knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and departmental procedures.
Promote effective partnership working with service users, teams, and external agencies.
Contribute to performance management reporting and quality assurance.
Represent the Trust at meetings and support the Team Manager with service needs.
Candidate Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with 4+ years’ post-qualified experience.
Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, guidance, and best practice.
Proven ability to manage complex cases and provide professional supervision.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Enhanced DBS required.