Social Worker Practice Supervisor – Trust Safeguarding and Early Help Team
Job Title: Social Worker Practice Supervisor – Trust Safeguarding and Early Help Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £33.30 hourly
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time
Join us at the Birmingham Children’s Trust as a Locum Social Worker Practice Supervisor within our Trust Safeguarding and Early Help Team in the heart of Birmingham. Earning £33.30 hourly, this is an ongoing opportunity to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children while enjoying the flexibility of part-time and full-time roles. This role promises to be dynamic, challenging, and rewarding for professionals seeking to make a significant community impact.
As a Practice Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in delivering proactive safeguarding and family support services, developing strong partnerships with lead practitioners, families, and external agencies including the police and voluntary organisations. You will be part of a service recognised by Ofsted as ‘Good’, with leadership and safeguarding practices praised for their effectiveness.
Perks and benefits
* Part Time / Full Time Flexibility: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle while making a meaningful difference.
* Hourly Pay: Earn £33.30 per hour, providing flexibility and rewarding your expertise.
* Professional Development: Access continuous training opportunities to enhance your skills and practice.
* Career Progression: Gain experience that opens pathways to future leadership and advancement.
* Supportive Work Environment: Work within a team culture that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
What you will do
* Assessment Leadership: Support Lead Practitioners from Targeted Family Help teams in leading Section 17 assessments and Child in Need (CIN) planning.
* Multi‑Agency Collaboration: Work with partner agencies to create and implement comprehensive family support plans.
* Meeting Participation: Attend Child in Need meetings and contribute assessments and reports for conferences and courts.
* Safeguarding Coordination: Engage with the Multi‑Agency Child Protection Team to implement child protection plans as required.
* Relationship‑Based Practice: Build positive, trauma‑informed relationships with children and families to support safety and development.
* Quality & Standards: Ensure high standards of case recording by lead practitioners and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across practice.
Why Birmingham
Birmingham offers a vibrant and diverse lifestyle with excellent cultural, educational, and leisure opportunities. Working here means being part of a city committed to giving children the best start in life, within a community that values inclusivity, growth, and professional excellence.
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