JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Kinship Fostering Team Specialism: Social Work - Children's Services Location: Birmingham Salary: £33.30 per hour Type: Ongoing, Part-time / Full-time Perks and benefits Part-time / Full-time Options: Enjoy the flexibility to work according to your schedule, whether you prefer part-time or full-time hours, allowing you to achieve an excellent work-life balance. Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive hourly rate of £33.30, rewarding your dedication, expertise, and commitment. Diverse Experience: Work with a wide range of cases and develop your skills across different situations, ensuring no two days are the same. Professional Growth: Access ongoing training opportunities and professional development to support your career progression. Vibrant Team Culture: Become part of a dynamic team driven by strong leadership and supportive colleagues, all committed to fostering a positive and effective work environment. What you will do Lead the Kinship Assessment Team in conducting comprehensive kinship and Special Guardianship Order assessments. Provide expert advice and professional support to social workers and team members to enhance practice standards across the Trust. Quality assure kinship assessments and support plans, ensuring they are thorough, evidence-based, and effectively promote child safety and positive outcomes. Offer guidance and mentoring to Senior Social Workers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice. Collaborate with colleagues across the Trust to ensure consistent and high-quality assessments for prospective kinship carers. Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Significant experience within Children's Services, particularly in fostering, kinship care, or permanence services. Experience completing or overseeing kinship and Special Guardianship Order assessments. Ability to provide professional leadership, mentoring, and support to social workers and team members. Strong knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, safeguarding practices, and permanence planning. Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills. About Birmingham Birmingham is a buzzing city teeming with life, culture, and opportunity. It offers an exceptional quality of life with outstanding transport links, fantastic dining, cultural attractions, and vibrant communities. With a rich history and a forward-looking spirit, Birmingham is not just a place to work—it is a place to thrive. Join Birmingham Children’s Trust and experience the energy of the UK's second-largest city while making a meaningful impact in children's social work. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience. Apply now to join the Senior Practitioner - Kinship Fostering Team in Birmingham and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.