Senior Practitioner – Assessment & Staying Together - QSW

V49109340

£33 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Staffordshire, Staffordshire

Social Care

Posted 21 days ago

Expires In 8 Days

Job Description

🚨 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:

Manage a varied caseload, including Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO, Care Proceedings, and Private Law cases.
Carry out holistic assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
Use your professional judgment to make timely decisions in line with statutory guidance.
Work closely with children, families, and multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes.
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:

Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
Minimum 4 years' post-qualified experience working with children and families
Strong understanding of child protection legislation, safeguarding, and risk assessment
Excellent communication, report writing, and IT skills
A proactive, strengths-based approach to working with children and families
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
Ability to work flexibly and meet statutory recording deadlines

👏 What You’ll Get in Return:

Join a high-performing, supportive team in a local authority with a strong culture of learning
Dedicated consultant support from Pertemps Social Care
Fast, seamless online registration
Weekly payroll
Access to roles across the UK
Generous referral bonus scheme
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.

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