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Your new companyHays are recruiting on behalf of Birmingham City Council for an experienced Senior Practitioner (SP)/Assistant Team Manager (ATM) based in Birmingham QE Hospital in the Complex Case team.Your new roleAs an SPD, you will have knowledge of the management of a complex caseload, good knowledge of safeguarding 117, MCA and Best Interests decision-making. Must have experience of managing 5-7 staff or transferable skills in supervising staff, and all-round knowledge and familiarity with the Care Act 2014. Experience of using Eclipse systems is desirable, but not essential and training will be given.We are also looking for candidates who can commence working with us quite quickly for a 6-month contract in the first instance with the potential to be ongoing for the right candidate.
What you'll need to succeedTo be successful you will require a Social Work qualification (BA Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS or CCETSW approved equivalent). It is also essential that you have a current professional registration and have a minimum of 2 years' experience working with adults in a Senior Social Work Practitioner position and have experience of supervising staff and students.What you'll get in returnWorking through Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive:
- One dedicated consultant with over 17 years of recruitment expertise
- Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment
- Recruitment partner for Birmingham and Sandwell Councils
- Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies
- Free access to CPD Training, Network forums and resources
- Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd
- Support for CV writing and interview skills
- *£250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place.
- You will be offered a competitive salary however this is dependent on experience.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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