Senior Practitioner

My Social Work News; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization in Stevenage is seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner to lead assessments and mentor a team. This role offers options for full-time or part-time hours with competitive pay. Ideal candidates will have experience in child protection and strong collaboration skills. The position promises rewarding opportunities to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development resources

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Registered social worker with experience in children's assessments.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior social workers.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory assessments for children and families.
• Develop and review protection plans.
• Maintain case records and documentation.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners for safeguarding.
• Conduct risk assessments for at-risk children.

Skills

Experience in social work assessments

Mentorship abilities

Knowledge of Children Act 1989/2004

Collaboration skills with multi-agency partners

Job description

Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner – Children Assessment Team
Location: Stevenage, UK
Salary: £42.50 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing Locum
Hours: Full-Time/Part-Time options

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Work Practitioner to join the Children Assessment Team in Stevenage. This ongoing locum role offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time options, providing a rewarding opportunity for professionals looking to lead high-quality assessments and mentor a team of skilled social workers.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible working hours to support your work-life balance.

Competitive hourly rates for your skills and experience.

Opportunities to gain diverse experience across a variety of cases.

Access to professional development resources to support career progression.

Work within a collaborative, multi-agency environment supporting children and families.

Purpose of the Role

As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you will lead and deliver statutory social work assessments for children, young people, and families, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and improved outcomes. You will also provide supervision, mentoring, and professional leadership to a team of social workers.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake statutory assessments in line with the Children Act 1989/2004, ensuring the welfare and protection of children.

Develop, monitor, and review child protection and child-in-need plans, identifying risks, protective factors, and family strengths.

Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation to inform decisions and interventions.

Supervise and mentor social workers, promoting reflective practice and professional development.

Collaborate with multi-agency partners including health, education, police, and voluntary sectors for coordinated safeguarding responses.

Conduct risk assessments and develop management plans for children at risk, maintaining a proactive safeguarding approach.

Ensure timely escalation of concerns in line with local and national safeguarding policies.

Contribute to service improvement initiatives and policy development through professional expertise and experience.

About Stevenage

Stevenage is a thriving town offering excellent amenities, a vibrant community, and rich history. It provides an ideal environment to grow professionally while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle.

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