Senior Social Work Practitioner

Civic Recruitment Limited; Sutton No. 103; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Senior Social Work Practitioner to support children to remain safely within their family networks, focusing on timely, high-quality assessments and kinship carer supervision.

The role centers on permanency for children through Form K assessments, SGO work, and strong relationship-based practice within a local authority context. Hybrid role with on-site and field duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in direct employment with a Local Authority in England (Child & Family context).
• Extensive experience in Kinship/connected persons fostering (Form K), SGO assessments, and viability assessments.
• Proven experience in supporting and supervising foster carers, managing risk, safeguarding, and navigating complex family dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Complete Form K assessments to assess connected persons as foster carers and undertake viability assessments for early permanence planning.
• Carry out SGO (Special Guardianship Order) assessments, including developing support plans and preparing court reports.
• Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to approved kinship foster carers.
• Support carers in managing placement challenges, contact arrangements, and transitions to permanence.
• Work closely with children's social workers and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care planning within statutory timescales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing

Education

Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered)

Job description

Sutton, United Kingdom | Posted on 03/11/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation.  That's why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3-Month Contract with a local authority

Summary

• We are seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner to support children to remain safely within their family networks. You will play a key role in achieving permanency for children through timely, high-quality assessments and providing strong relationship-based practice and supervision to kinship carers.

Responsibilities

• Complete Form K assessments to assess connected persons as foster carers and undertake viability assessments for early permanence planning.
• Carry out SGO (Special Guardianship Order) assessments, including developing support plans and preparing court reports.
• Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to approved kinship foster carers.
• Support carers in managing placement challenges, contact arrangements, and transitions to permanence.
• Work closely with children's social workers and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care planning within statutory timescales.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years Post Qualifying Experience (PQE) in direct employment with a Local Authority in England (Child & Family context).
• Extensive experience in Kinship/connected persons fostering (Form K), SGO assessments, and viability assessments.
• Proven experience in supporting and supervising foster carers, managing risk, safeguarding, and navigating complex family dynamics.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills suitable for court and panel submissions.
• Must comply with DfE statutory guidance for agency Social Workers (including Children's DfE Form, 4-week notice period, and 2 practice-based references).

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Enhanced DBS required
• Driver's license required (must be able to visit families)
• We work on a biweekly payment schedule.
• This is a Hybrid role (1 day on-site every two weeks, plus family visits and WFH)