Children's Senior Practitioner

Frontier Consulting; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency in Medway is seeking a passionate Senior Practitioner to take on complex cases and support team development. The role involves delivering high-quality social work and mentoring less experienced colleagues. A strong commitment to child welfare and a social work degree are required. Offering competitive pay, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Relocation package up to £8,000

Hybrid working model

Access to discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England.
• Successfully completed ASYE.
• Full driving licence and access to vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex cases for children in Medway.
• Support Team Manager in delivering high-quality social work.
• Provide mentoring and practice expertise to team members.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Social Work Practice

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Offering a salary of up to £57,130 p/a (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment.

Job Introduction

Are you a dedicated and experienced social worker passionate about championing practice? We are now looking for passionate Senior Practitioners who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.

As a Senior Practitioner you will hold a caseload of complex cases whilst supporting the Team Manager, alongside the Assistant Team Manager, in delivering high quality standards of social work to the children open for assessment, intervention, and support. You will support the leadership of the team and service through the provision of mentoring, coaching, support and practice expertise to other less experienced team members, supporting them in their professional development and progression. If you are passionate about an area of practice, we will support you to continue to develop in this area, become a champion and share your expertise with colleagues across Medway Children\'s Services.

Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It\'s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.

Whether you are an experienced social worker looking for the next step in your career or an existing senior practitioner we\'d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.

Join us and #Make a Difference…

Our Offer

• A market allowance of £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)
• A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 year\'s service in Medway)
• A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months
• Free car parking
• Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.
• Relocation package of up to £8,000
• A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.
• Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform
• Hybrid working style

About You

• You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.
• You will have successfully completed your ASYE
• You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Children's DBS Check