Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Kinship Fostering Team Specialism: Social Work - Childrens Services Location: Birmingham Salary:£33.30 per hour Type: Ongoing, Part-time / Full-time Benefits * Part-time / Full-time Options: Enjoy the flexibility to work according to your schedule, whether you prefer part-time or full-time hours, allowing you to achieve an excellent work-life balance. * Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive hourly rate of £33.30, rewarding your dedication, expertise, and commitment. * Diverse Experience: Work with a wide range of cases and develop your skills across different situations, ensuring no two days are the same. * Professional Growth: Access ongoing training opportunities and professional development to support your career progression. * Vibrant Team Culture: Become part of a dynamic team driven by strong leadership and supportive colleagues, all committed to fostering a positive and effective work environment. What you will do * Lead the Kinship Assessment Team in conducting comprehensive kinship and Special Guardianship Order assessments. * Provide expert advice and professional support to social workers and team members to enhance practice standards across the Trust. * Quality assure kinship assessments and support plans, ensuring they are thorough, evidence-based, and effectively promote child safety and positive outcomes. * Offer guidance and mentoring to Senior Social Workers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice. * Collaborate with colleagues across the Trust to ensure consistent and high-quality assessments for prospective kinship carers. Requirements * Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. * Significant experience within Childrens Services, particularly in fostering, kinship care, or permanence services. * Experience completing or overseeing kinship and Special Guardianship Order assessments. * Ability to provide professional leadership, mentoring, and support to social workers and team members. * Strong knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, safeguarding practices, and permanence planning. * Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills. About Birmingham Birmingham is a buzzing city teeming with life, culture, and opportunity. It offers an exceptional quality of life with outstanding transport links, fantastic dining, cultural attractions, and vibrant communities. With a rich history and a forward-looking spirit, Birmingham is not just a place to work—it is a place to thrive. Join Birmingham Children’s Trust and experience the energy of the UKs second-largest city while making a meaningful impact in childrens social work. J-18808-Ljbffr
