Children's Senior Practitioner

Frontier Consulting; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in care services is seeking a Senior Practitioner to support 16+ Care Leavers. The role involves providing high-quality advice and guidance, working closely with children in care, and contributing to their development. Candidates should be registered social workers with experience in child protection and relevant legislation. An excellent benefits package is included, offering substantial financial perks and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Market Premia Payment of £6,000 per annum

Retention Payment of £3,000 per annum

Career progression scheme

Essential Car User Allowance

Excellent local government pension scheme

Free car parking

Access to counselling service

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.
• Have a valid driving licence for use in the UK.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Support the team manager and provide high quality case advice.
• Focus on the wellbeing of children in care and care experienced young people.
• Contribute to the learning and development of others.

Skills

Knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance

Child protection experience

Experience with looked after children processes

Court work experience

Relationship and strengths-based practice

Education

Registered social worker

3 years post qualifying experience

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting a Senior Practitioner to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. You will support children in care aged 16+ whilst you prepare them for transition to a personal advisor at 18 and into independence.

Responsibilities

As a senior practitioner in our 16 plus Care Leavers Service you will support the team manager within the team and provide high quality case advice and guidance to colleagues focusing on the wellbeing of children in care and care experienced young people and supporting them on their journey to independence.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the learning and development of others either through acting as a Practice Assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area.

You will be able to demonstrate expert and effective practice that reflects a commitment to relationship and strengths-based practice, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, including contextual harm, and working collaboratively with children, young people and their families and carers.

Qualifications

As a registered social worker with 3 years post qualifying experience, you will be expected to have knowledge of legislation and statutory guidance relevant to working with children and young people and be experienced in child protection, looked after children processes and court work.

Our Offer

In addition to the annual salary, we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Market Premia Payment of £6,000 per annum (paid in equal monthly instalments).
• Retention Payment of £3,000 per annum (paid annually in April each year).
• Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development.
• Essential Car User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months.
• Excellent local government pension scheme.
• Free car parking.
• Access to a confidential information, advice and counselling service.
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.

Important Information

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
• This post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.
• Candidates must have a valid driving licence for use in the UK and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.