Senior Practitioner - Children in Care

Our client Walsall Council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children in Care team.About the Service Wellbeing sits at the heart of our Children in Care service. We are committed to creating a supportive, stable environment where practitioners can thrive and where children receive the highest quality of care.Our vision is clear: "Children in our care for now", with a strong focus on reunification wherever possible. We work within a relationship-based, restorative practice model that prioritises meaningful connections and positive outcomes.What We Offer Specialised clinical supervision to support reflective practiceFlexible working arrangements to promote work/life balanceTherapeutic support available when neededStable, well-structured teams including: Team Manager, Senior Practitioners, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Family Support WorkerAverage caseload of 15 children and young peopleTraining and development opportunitiesSupport from Consultant Social Workers to enhance practice quality and professional growthRole Overview As a Social Worker within our Children in Care service, you will:Hold and manage a caseload of children and young peopleBuild strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and carersWork collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary teamContribute to care planning, permanency planning, and reunification workApply restorative and relationship-based practice principlesEnsure high-quality, timely assessments and ..... full job details .....