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Social Work – Senior Practitioner job

Location: Birmingham

Salary/Rate: £32.67 in line with MoC

Type: Temporary

Closing Date:

Job Reference: 4790590

Senior Practitioner job (adults) – Community project Teams – Birmingham

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Birmingham City Council is seeking experienced Senior Practitioners to join our Adults Social Care Community Project Teams. This is a key leadership role within frontline practice, supporting high-quality, citizen-focused social work across Adult Social Care. You will hold responsibility for either a complex caseload alongside supervisory duties, or for leading practice improvement activity that enhances outcomes for adults.

Your new role

  • Deliver high-quality statutory social work practice in line with the Care Act 2014
  • Provide professional oversight, supervision and support to Social Workers within a designated cluster
  • Lead on complex cases, risk management and decision-making
  • Support staff to meet duties under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and related legislation
  • Model best practice, promote strengths-based approaches and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
  • Work collaboratively with partners to ensure joined-up, outcome-focused support for citizens
  • Contribute to service improvement, performance monitoring and staff development

What you'll need to succeed

  • At least 2 years post-qualification permanent experience in Adults Social Care
  • Experience operating at Senior Practitioner level or equivalent
  • Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 (and Mental Health Act where applicable)
  • Proven capability of supervising staff and managing complex practice
  • Confidence in professional decision-making, risk assessment and safeguarding
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, public-sector environment


What you'll get in return

  • Competitive hourly rate of up to £32.67
  • Hybrid/remote working to support work–life balance
  • Rolling contract offering flexibility and continuity
  • Supportive management structure and professional environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within one of the UK’s largest local authorities


What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

- Samantha Millan

Contact: Samantha Millan

Office: 3rd Floor, One Colmore Square,

Phone: 0121 230 1485

Email: samantha.millan@hays.com

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