Senior Practitioner
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £33.30 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | hybrid working |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | West Midlands, West Midlands, ST4 1RN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | KSSNRPRCTCIC_1767367220 |
Summary
We are currently looking for a Children's Senior Practitioner to join a Corporate Parenting Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team works to safeguard young people aged 14-17 when going through CIC proceedings and when leaving care. Working effectively with connected teams such as children's safeguarding and fostering teams is key to the success of each case. The team works very directly with each young person to ensure they are settled, can make sense of the changes in care and support changes into adulthood.
About you
The successful candidate will have extensive experience with children looked after procedures as well as adolescent specialist work being desirable. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience in permanent contracts is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year). A valid UK driving licence and car is essential for this role.
What's on offer?
- £33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
- "Good" Ofsted inspection results
- Hybrid working scheme
- Parking available/ nearby
- Supportive management with case and personal supervision every 4 weeks
- CPD and training opportunities
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930
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