Senior Practitioner

Senior Practitioner – Child Protection Inquiry Team

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Rate: £33.29 per hour Umbrella Contract: Agency / Locum – Initial 3 months, with potential extension Working: Hybrid – 2 days per week in office

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Practitioner to join a Child Protection Inquiry Team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident safeguarding professional to join a fast-paced service completing Section 47 Child Protection Enquiries and, where appropriate, Section 17 assessments. The team focuses on short-term safeguarding work, with cases transferred to longer-term services once enquiries are completed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake complex Section 47 enquiries and child protection assessments.

• Manage a small caseload, typically 3–4 children, allowing for focused and high-quality practice.

• Participate in a duty rota approximately every four weeks.

• Respond to new safeguarding referrals and assess risk.

• Undertake statutory home visits and work directly with children and families.

• Provide professional advice and support to colleagues where required.

• Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

• Produce high-quality assessments, reports and recording within statutory timescales.

• Contribute to effective risk management and decision-making.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

• Significant experience in Child Protection, Safeguarding or Children's Assessment.

• Strong experience undertaking Section 47 enquiries.

• Excellent assessment, analytical and risk-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Strong multi-agency communication and partnership-working skills.

• Previous experience at Senior Practitioner level is desirable.

• Access to a car is desirable due to statutory visits.

Benefits

• £33.29 per hour Umbrella

• Manageable caseloads

• Supportive and experienced management team

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Free on-site parking

• Structured induction

• Access to training and CPD opportunities

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or Full Right to Work in the UK

Apply now for this Senior Practitioner opportunity and join a supportive safeguarding team in Birmingham

Fore more information, contact Natasha Haddon