Now Hiring: Senior Practitioner – Assessment & Staying Together
Location: West Midlands
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Contract: Locum (Agency)
Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We’re recruiting a Senior Practitioner to join a dedicated Assessment and Staying Together Team within a forward-thinking Local Authority in the West Midlands. This is your opportunity to join a strong, supportive team culture where good practice is championed, and your skills are truly valued.
About the Role:
In this role, you'll:
1. Manage a varied caseload, including Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO, Care Proceedings, and Private Law cases.
2. Carry out holistic assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
3. Use your professional judgment to make timely decisions in line with statutory guidance.
4. Work closely with children, families, and multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes.
5. Champion reflective, relationship-based practice and mentor less experienced team members.
You'll be working under the guidance of a highly experienced Team Manager and within a culture that genuinely supports professional development and good outcomes.
What We're Looking For:
6. Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
7. Minimum 4 years' post-qualified experience working with children and families
8. Strong understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding, and risk assessment
9. Excellent communication, report writing, and IT skills
10. A proactive, strengths-based approach to working with children and families
11. Full UK driving licence and access to a car
12. Ability to work flexibly and meet statutory recording deadlines
What You’ll Get in Return:
13. Join a high-performing, supportive team in a local authority with a strong culture of learning
14. Dedicated consultant support from Pertemps Social Care
15. Fast, seamless online registration
16. Weekly payroll
17. Access to roles across the UK
18. Generous referral bonus scheme
19. Ongoing compliance managed for you – hassle-free
Ideal for Candidates Commuting From: Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Coventry, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Leicester, Nottingham, Stafford, Lichfield, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, and surrounding areas.
Ready to take the next step in your social work leadership journey? Apply now and help shape brighter futures.