Senior Practitioner

Senior Practitioner

• Section 47 Duty Team – 3 Month Contract Location: One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4DU Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 3 Month Contract Hours: 36.5 Hours Per Week Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (2 Days Per Week in the Office) Pay: Bi-Weekly Summary We are seeking a seasoned Senior Practitioner to join our dynamic Section 47 Duty Team within Children's Services. This team is pivotal in conducting Section 47 enquiries and 15-day Section 17 assessments. Once these assessments and safeguarding tasks are completed, cases are transitioned to long-term teams. With a focus on delivering high-quality safeguarding interventions, caseloads are intentionally kept low, typically involving 3-4 children per Social Worker. The ideal candidate will be a skilled safeguarding practitioner ready to contribute effectively after a brief induction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute Section 47 enquiries. Conduct 15-day Section 17 assessments. Handle complex safeguarding and child protection cases. Participate in the duty rota to manage new safeguarding referrals. Offer professional leadership and mentorship to junior Social Workers. Chair professional meetings and engage in multi-agency planning.

Perform statutory visits, assessments, reports, and care planning tasks. Prepare court reports and provide expert testimony as needed. Advocate for best practices and support quality assurance and service enhancements. Collaborate with education, health, police, and partner agencies to ensure child safety. Essential Requirements Requirements: Qualified Social Worker.

Active Social Work England registration. Extensive experience in Children's Safeguarding Services. Proven expertise in: Section 47 Enquiries Section 17 Assessments Child Protection Investigations Safeguarding Assessments Experience in Duty, Assessment, or Front Door Services. Competence in risk management and making informed safeguarding decisions.

Strong skills in report writing and assessments. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred. What's on Offer? £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract 36.5 Hours Per Week Hybrid Working 2 Days Per Week Office Attendance Free On-Site Parking Bi-Weekly Pay Manageable caseloads, typically 3-4 children.

Supportive and experienced management team. Access to ongoing training and development opportunities. Engage in high-quality safeguarding work with manageable workloads. Suitable for: Senior Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners, Safeguarding Social Workers, Assessment Social Workers, Duty Social Workers, Child Protection Social Workers, and Front Door Social Workers.