Senior Practice Lead - Grade 11

Guidant Global; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A social work recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Practice Lead to support children's social workers in Cheshire West. The role involves supervising family support workers, managing a small caseload, and promoting evidence-based practices. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of post-qualified experience and Social Work England registration. This role offers an hourly rate of up to £40 and operates Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience in social work.
• Strong background in Duty/Assessment, CIN & CP/Legal work.
• Social Work England registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional expertise and support to social workers.
• Supervise and mentor family support workers.
• Manage a small complex caseload.

Skills

Social work expertise

Collaboration

Mentoring

Evidence-based practice

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Practice Lead (Grade 11) - Children's Services
Chester / Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West
Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Up to £40/hour (Umbrella)

We're Hiring!

Are you an experienced social work professional looking for your next challenge? We're on the lookout for a Senior Practice Lead (Grade 11) to join a supportive and high-performing team in Cheshire West.

About the Role:

• You'll provide professional expertise and support to children's social workers and other professionals working with:
• Children in Need
• Child Protection
• Pre-Proceedings & Care Proceedings

You will also:

• Supervise and mentor family support workers and social work staff
• Manage a small complex caseload
• Promote evidence-based practice using tools like Research in Practice & C4EO
• Support professional development across the team
• Maintain high-quality case work in line with Cheshire West's standards

What You'll Need:

• Minimum 5 years post-qualified experience
• Strong background in Duty/Assessment, CIN & CP/Legal work
• Social Work England registration
• Recent references
• Ability to work honestly and collaboratively with families and partner agencies

What happens now?

If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post

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We look forward to hearing from you!