Birmingham - SP - Kinship Assessment Team
Birmingham Children's Trust is looking for an experienced and dedicated Senior Practitioner to join their Dynamic Kinship Assessment Team.
Location: 1 Avenue Rd, Aston
Payrate: Up to £33.30 Per Hour (Umbrella)
Note: 1 day in the office (Wednesday)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and undertake comprehensive kinship assessments to identify safe, stable, and nurturing family placements for children.
- Provide expert guidance and support to social workers on kinship care assessments, permanency planning, and statutory processes.
- Assess the suitability of extended family members and connected persons in line with safeguarding and fostering regulations.
- Support the development of care plans that promote permanency, stability, and positive outcomes for children.
- Chair and contribute to professional meetings, case discussions, and planning forums relating to kinship arrangements.
- Work closely with children, families, and carers to build strong relationships and ensure their voices are heard throughout the assessment process.
- Provide mentoring, coaching, and practice oversight to less experienced practitioners within the team.
- Ensure assessments and reports are completed to a high standard, within timescales, and in accordance with legislation and policy.
- Collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners, legal teams, and court services to support decision-making.
- Identify and manage safeguarding risks, ensuring the child's welfare remains central to all assessments and plans.
- Promote anti-discriminatory, inclusive, and strengths-based practice that recognises the diversity of family networks.
- Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance, and the development of best practice in kinship care.
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 Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
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- Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
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- Twice weekly payroll
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