Senior Practitioner

LinsCare

Full-time community-and-social-service
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Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Posted
July 11, 2026

Job Description

Lead Social Worker – Children & Families

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Rate: £33.29 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Agency/Locum
Hours: Full Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Social Worker to join a dedicated Children & Families team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's social worker looking to take on a leadership role while managing a complex caseload and supporting the development of colleagues.

The Role

As a Lead Social Worker, you will play a key role in improving the quality of social work practice across the full casework journey for children, young people, and their families. You will manage complex cases, provide professional guidance to less experienced social workers, and help drive high standards of safeguarding practice across the team.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage an allocated caseload, including complex child protection and children in need ca...