Senior Practitioner

Supertemps Limited; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday accrual

Corporate Conwy Ffit membership – in‑b

Job summary

Supertemps Limited in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, seeks a qualified Social Worker for a Senior Practitioner role in Children & Families. You will manage complex cases, safeguard, and drive child-centred decision making.

The position is full-time (37 hours/week) on a 12-week temporary basis, with an hourly rate of £31.26 and benefits including weekly pay, holiday accrual and a Corporate Conwy Ffit membership discount.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration.
• Experience handling complex cases and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of Welsh Social Services Act guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; reports experience.
• Ability to manage busy caseload and prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of children and families with complex needs.
• Completing assessments, risk assessments and safeguarding investigations.
• Working with children, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Preparing and presenting reports and plans for meetings, reviews and Child Protection Conferences.
• Chairing meetings and ensuring effective care planning and reviews.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and outcome-focused case records.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Social Services, Health, Police and other partner organisations.

Skills

Complex casework

Safeguarding procedures

Report writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Time management

Education

Qualified Social Work qualification

Job description

Are you a qualified Social Worker with strong experience working with children and families? Are you confident managing complex cases and safeguarding concerns, while putting children and families at the centre of decision-making?

In the Senior Practitioner (Children & Families) role, you will be:

• Managing a varied caseload of children and families with complex needs
• Completing assessments, risk assessments and safeguarding investigations
• Working closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Preparing and presenting reports and plans for meetings, reviews and Child Protection Conferences
• Chairing meetings where required and ensuring effective care planning and reviews
• Maintaining accurate, timely and outcome-focused case records
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Social Services, Health, Police and other partner organisations

To be successful, you will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Care Wales
• Experience of complex casework and safeguarding procedures
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, including the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014/2016 requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing detailed reports
• The ability to work independently, manage a busy caseload and prioritise effectively
• A current Enhanced DBS and driving licence with access to a vehicle, or the ability to travel as required

This is a12-week temporary opportunity (initially), working full time, 37 hours per week.You'll be based in offices in Colwyn Bay with a requirement to travel throughout Conwy, offering an hourly rate of£31.26 per hour + benefits inc.weekly pay, holiday accrual and Corporate Conwy Ffit membership discount.