Children's Senior Practitioner

Charles Hunter Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join a Complex Safeguarding Multi-Agency Team in Manchester. The role requires a Social Work qualification and at least 3 years of experience in children's social work. Responsibilities include advising on safeguarding decisions, mentoring staff, and providing training. The position offers a competitive rate of £40.00 per hour and a hybrid working scheme.

Benefits

Parking available nearby/onsite

Opportunity to enhance CV and skillset

Supportive management structure with supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in children's social work.
• Understanding of children's safeguarding processes is essential.
• Valid UK driving license and vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex safeguarding decisions.
• Provide supervision and training to staff.
• Support the delivery of high-quality safeguarding practices.

Skills

Social Work

Safeguarding practices

Consultancy

Supervision

Mentoring

Education

Social Work Qualification (Degree/DipDW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Complex Safeguarding Multi-Agency Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.

About the team

This team are involved in a range of responsibilities that are crucial for the effective delivery of safeguarding measures aimed at protecting children and young people from harm, abuse and exploitation. As a senior practitioner, this role involves advising on complex safeguarding decisions and providing consultancy, supervision and training to internal staff and multi-agency professionals to support the early identification of harm. They help to support with the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality safeguarding practices as well as playing a key role in practice development to promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff.

About you

It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years experience within Children's Social work on a permanent basis to be considered for this role. Having experience as a Senior Practitioner and having a thorough understanding of the children safeguarding processes is key. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is essential.

What\'s on offer?

• £40.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• Parking available nearby/onsite
• Hybrid working scheme
• An opportunity to further enhance your CV and skillset
• supportive management structure with regular supervision offered

For more information, please get in contact

Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07884008267