Social work - Senior Practitioner job - EICT
JOB_53554704742463Job type
TemporaryLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social Care And Social Work ManagementIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
Paying £32.67
Social work – Senior Practitioner – Early Intervention Community Team (EICT) Birmingham
Your new company
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.
What you need to do now
If 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.
For more detailed information, or to view other vacancies with this organisation, please visit our dedicated recruitment website https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/bccnew
Social work - Senior Practitioner job - EICTJOB_535547047424632025-11-072026-02-06
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