Consultant Practitioner – Family Assessment

London Borough of Croydon; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Croydon seeks a Consultant Practitioner to lead and support team practice, focusing on delivering positive outcomes for children. The successful candidate will have significant experience in social work and will be responsible for case management, staff development, and exemplary reporting standards. The role includes a competitive salary with additional payments and a hybrid working model, requiring office attendance three days a week.

Benefits

Welcome Payment of £5,000

Retention Payment of £2,500

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must be qualified and registered with Social Work England.
• Desirable qualifications in systemic practice or as a practice educator.
• Knowledge of social care policies and legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to team members.
• Deliver positive outcomes for children and families.
• Maintain high standards of report writing and case recording.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Social Worker

Knowledge of national policy

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Ability to maintain accurate records

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Foundation level systemic practice qualification

Practice Educator or Practice Teacher qualification

Job description

Consultant Practitioner – Family Assessment

Consultant Practitioner – Family Assessment
Salary: Grade 15 £55,323-£57,402
Permanent – 36 hours per week
Welcome Payment – £5,000
Retention Payment – £2,500

Job Purpose

The Consultant Practitioner role reports to the Team Manager providing leadership of practice through exemplary direct work; development of staff and specialist focused on a given area of practice. They are an expert practitioner who directly delivers or contributes to the delivery of positive safety and well-being outcomes for children. They will support other staff within the team to develop their level of practice and expertise and growing the confidence in their practice. The Consultant Practitioner would have a developed ability to deliver on outcomes and functions as a role model for their team through the effective exercise of engagement and relationship building, case holding, analytical and continuous assessment, high standard of report writing and case recording, making professional judgments and recommendations based on assessment and review. Successful candidate will be required to work in the office 3 days per week.

Essential Requirements

• Experience as a Senior Social Worker, Senior Practitioner or similar role.
• Qualified Social Worker and up to date registered with Social Work England
• Foundation level systemic practice qualification – desirable
• Practice Educator or Practice Teacher qualification – desirable
• Knowledge of national policy, strategy and developments regarding children’s social care, and areas that impact on children’s social care.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models and research findings.
• Knowledge of models of reflective supervision that impact on practice and outcomes.
• Able to maintain records that evidence our engagement with children and families, informs the quality assurance framework e.g., quantitative, qualitative and outcome information for the children and families, the views and experiences of children and families.

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About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.