Birmingham - PS - Family Help Locality
At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are dedicated in 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. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice.
As a Practice Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with Lead Practitioners, families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support for children subject to S17 Assessments and Child in Need Planning.
Our services will always be joined up and you will develop robust partnerships with other teams and outside agencies to include the police, health, schools and voluntary organisations.
We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Childrens Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.
This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.
About The Role
We are committed to Working Together to make Birmingham the greatest city to grow up in. Our mission is to deliver excellent social work and family support services for the city's most vulnerable children and families. Every member of our team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals.
As a Social work Practice Supervisor, you will:
Support lead practitioners from the Targeted Family Help teams to lead on S17 assessments and CIN .
Support lead practitioners to undertake needs-led assessments and lead the creation and delivery of multi-agency support plans.
Support Child in Need meetings.
Support the lead Practitioners to prepare and present assessments and reports to conferences, courts, and panels.
Engage with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) to deliver child protection plans where necessary.
Build strong relationships with children and families, promoting their development, safety, and wellbeing.
Use trauma-informed, relationship-based practice to engage staff and families.
Ensure lead practitioners maintain high standards of case recording and contribute to multi-agency partnerships.
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
Essential Requirements:
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Sherry Saiyed at S.Saiyed @edenbrownsynergy.com or call on 02081528935
Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:
* DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
* Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
* Bonus for finding your own job
* Twice weekly payroll
* Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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