Senior Practitioner

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Pay Rate: £42.50 per hour umbrella

Enhanced DBS with barred list required

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract position with a Local Authority, offering a pay rate of £42.50 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The role requires an Enhanced DBS with a barred list. The primary responsibility is to manage a complex caseload involving children, young people, and families. The position involves conducting assessments, planning, and delivering interventions to ensure their safety and well-being. The successful candidate will provide leadership, mentoring, and support to less experienced staff, contribute to service development, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and safeguarding legislation. The role allows for a high degree of autonomy while maintaining regular supervision and accountability.
  

Responsibilities

• Handle a complex caseload of children, young people, and families, conducting assessments and interventions in compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
  
• Collaborate with children, families, and partner agencies to assess needs and create effective support plans.
  
• Plan, implement, and review services and interventions to achieve positive outcomes for service users.
  
• Assist the Team Manager in supervising and developing Social Workers and other professional staff as needed.
  
• Serve as a practice lead within the team, promoting high standards of professional practice and safeguarding.
  
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to less experienced practitioners and newly appointed staff.
  
• Act as a Practice Educator for ASYE and student Social Workers when appropriate.
  

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of post-qualifying Social Work experience.
  
• Experience managing complex cases involving children, young people, and families.
  
• Experience in conducting statutory assessments, care planning, and intervention work.
  
• Degree in Social Work or an equivalent recognized qualification.
  
• Registration with the relevant Social Work professional body.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours are 37 hours per week.
  
• An Enhanced DBS with a barred list is required.
  
• The role is based at Sand Martin House, with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
  
• Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
  

The role closes soon, so please apply as soon as possible.