Birmingham Children’s Trust is looking for an experienced and dedicated Agency Senior Practitioner to join their Kinship Assessment Team.
Location: One Avenue Road
Pay Rate:£33.30 per hour (Umbrella)
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support the delivery of high-quality kinship assessments, including Form K Kinship Fostering and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments.
* Provide expert guidance, support and supervision to Senior Social Workers within the Kinship Assessment Team.
* Drive robust, timely and outcome-focused assessment practice that prioritises the safety, stability and wellbeing of children.
* Support prospective kinship carers through comprehensive assessment, advice and guidance processes.
* Undertake and support court-related social work, including preparation of high-quality court reports and evidence-based recommendations.
* Quality assure kinship assessments and support plans to ensure they meet statutory requirements and best practice standards.
* Promote a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice and professional development across the team.
* Provide professional consultation and advice to colleagues and partner agencies regarding kinship care assessments and permanency planning.
* Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives within the Kinship Assessment Service.
* Ensure all assessments and interventions are child-centred, strengths-based and focused on achieving positive outcomes for children within their family networks.
* Support the Trusts commitment to enabling children to remain safely within their wider family wherever possible.
* Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case recording and documentation in line with organisational and statutory expectations.
Essential Requirements
* Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
* At least 3 years experience as a social worker within childrens services
* Social Work England Registration
* Driving licence and access to own vehicle
Contact: Yug Vaishnav, 020 4574 3378.
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
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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