CSW – Senior Practitioner – Support and Safeguarding (Windsor & Maidenhead)

Achieving for Children; Twickenham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Achieving for Children seeks a Senior Practitioner in Support and Safeguarding to manage children's welfare through direct social work responsibilities. This role emphasizes safeguarding young people, case management, and compliance with statutory policies while providing guidance to less experienced staff. Ideal candidates will have a relevant social work qualification and experience in leadership and legislative contexts, with a commitment to safeguarding and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree level education with relevant social work qualification.
• Active registration with Social Work England and evidence of professional development.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people.
• Prepare high-quality reports for court.

Skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of statutory legislation

Stakeholder relationship building

Data-driven decision-making

Record-keeping and report production

Addressing equality and diversity issues

Education

Relevant professional social work qualification

Tools

Microsoft software

Google software

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CSW – Senior Practitioner – Support and Safeguarding (Windsor & Maidenhead), Twickenham

Client: Achieving for Children

Location: Windsor & Maidenhead

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ed329b12fc1a

Job Views: 3

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Category: Social Care & Health Qualified (Windsor & Maidenhead)

Location: Town Hall, Achieving for Children

Hours Per Week: 37.00

Start Date: Immediate Start

Start Time: 09:00

End Time: 17:15

Salary: £31.99

About the role

The Senior Practitioner – Pods' main responsibility is to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, considering their race, culture, religion, and linguistic background. They will manage an agreed caseload of children and young people, ensuring compliance with casework objectives, statutory, and departmental policies, maintaining high professional standards, including handling complex cases.

The Senior Practitioner will undertake direct social work responsibilities as an allocated worker, investigating concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing, assessing risks and protective factors, and determining appropriate actions. They will also work long-term with families to meet needs and improve outcomes.

They will prepare high-quality reports for court, support and prepare colleagues for court proceedings, and may provide casework consultation to other social workers. Supervision of students, trainees, and less experienced staff may also be part of the role.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with a relevant professional social work qualification.
• Active Social Work England registration and evidence of ongoing professional development.

Skills and experience

• Experience in team leadership, performance, and change management.
• Knowledge of practice theory and statutory legislation (e.g., Children’s Act).
• Experience building stakeholder relationships and co-producing solutions.
• Ability to use data and evidence for decision-making.
• Experience maintaining records and producing reports and presentations.
• Commitment to professional development and coaching.
• Experience addressing equality and diversity issues.

Personal attributes

• Passion for the organization's vision and values.
• Proficiency with digital tools like Microsoft or Google software.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly.
• Drive, energy, and ambition to achieve positive outcomes for children.
• Collaborative mindset and resource-sharing approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.