Senior Practitioner Child Protection Enquiry Teams (Front Door)
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Occupation Type
Child and early years officers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential?
If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!
We are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we are committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key leadership role within our newly established Child Protection Enquiry Teams, supporting the Team Manager and ensuring high-quality safeguarding practice.
Key Responsibilities
If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!
We are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. As a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, we are committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key leadership role within our newly established Child Protection Enquiry Teams, supporting the Team Manager and ensuring high-quality safeguarding practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight in screening requests for intervention where children are suspected to be suffering significant harm.
- Offer advice and support to Family Help Teams.
- Assist with allocation of work and case progression.
- Deputise for the Team Manager when required.
- Undertake complex casework within Children and Family Services.
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in Social Work and completion of ASYE.
- Registration with Social Work England (SWE).
- Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.
- Strong assessment and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.
We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.
Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.
Safeguarding
At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.
The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.
We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.
Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.
The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.
We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.