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Birmingham City Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our Early Intervention Community Team (EICT). This team was established in 2018 following a Care Quality Commission (CQC) review and system-wide diagnostic of health and social care provision for older people in Birmingham.
Your new role
As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in managing complex caseloads and supporting social care workers within your cluster. You will provide supervision, coaching, and leadership to ensure high-quality practice and improved outcomes for adults.Your responsibilities include:
- Supervising and overseeing the management of your cluster and promoting a One Team approach.
- Supporting staff through regular supervision and coaching to drive performance and quality.
- Managing complex cases, safeguarding, MCA, and Best Interests decision-making.
- Conducting case file audits and promoting shared learning and continuous improvement.
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, alongside health professionals, therapy nurses, and carers.
- Driving culture change to enable the workforce to own and improve their performance.
What you'll need to succeed
- Recognised Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience.
- Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, safeguarding, MCA, and Best Interests processes.
- Experience in supervising staff or transferable leadership skills.
What you'll get in return
- Dedicated recruitment consultant with 17+ years of expertise.
- Access to exclusive roles across Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Coventry, and Oxfordshire Councils.
- Free CPD training.
- Flexible payment options (PAYE or Umbrella Ltd) with twice-weekly payroll and Faster Pay service.
Refer a Friend bonus - earn 250 for each successful referral
What you need to do now
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