PERMANENT JOB: Senior Practitioner - Children in Care

Senior Practitioner - Children in Care

Location: West Midlands

Type: Permanent

Team: Children in Care

Hours: Full time (Monday to Friday) 36 hours

Salary: £38,223 - £42,403 (plus market supplement of £5,000 per year, £43,223 - £47,403)

Relocation allowance: up to £10,000

Job Overview: Senior Practitioners for our Children in Care teams who value the opportunity to work directly with children and families. We have a strong coproduction ethos in the service helping children feel a sense of belonging, security and supporting them to thrive and achieve. Working within the Children & Young People in Care Team you will bring your knowledge and experience to this supportive team, to make a difference. You will work closely with colleagues from multiple professions to ensure that the voice of the child is always heard. This is an exciting opportunity to have a genuine impact on the local authority and help improve and protect the children and young people within it.

Qualified Social Worker Requirements

• CSW/CQSW/DipSW/BA/MA in Social Work
• Proven post-qualifying experience in working with adult services
• Current Social Worker England registration
• Current Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• Eligibility to work in the UK without work permit or visa restrictions
• Commitment to the safe care and well-being of vulnerable people