Senior Practitioner - Social work - #2163877

Your new company
Birmingham City Council is looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join its Adult Social Care service. This is a great opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is confident in providing professional oversight, supporting Social Workers and managing a range of operational responsibilities.

Your new role
As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the effective day-to-day running of the team. Responsibilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for MARAC work and supporting effective multi-agency responses to domestic abuse and high-risk cases.
• Providing duty cover, responding to urgent referrals, safeguarding concerns and emerging risks.
• Reviewing incoming referrals and allocating cases to Social Workers, taking account of complexity, risk and workloads.
• Providing supervision, guidance and professional support to Social Workers.
• Offering advice and oversight on complex cases, safeguarding and risk management.
• Supporting practitioners with professional decision-making and ensuring high standards of practice.
• Working effectively with partner agencies and other professionals.
• Supporting the Team Manager with the smooth operational running of the service.

What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Strong post-qualifying experience within social care.
• Experience of safeguarding, risk assessment and complex case management.
• Confidence supporting and supervising Social Workers.
• Experience or knowledge of MARAC and multi-agency working.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and allocate work effectively.
• Excellent communication, professional decision-making and leadership skills.

What you'll get in return

• £32.67 per hour
• Remote working
• An opportunity to take on a senior practice role supporting and developing Social Workers.
• A varied position combining MARAC, duty, case allocation, supervision and complex practice oversight.

What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner looking for your next opportunity in Birmingham, click apply today or get in touch to discuss the role further.

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