Senior Practitioner

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner – Children in Need for a 3-month hybrid contract. This senior-level role focuses on managing complex child welfare cases and requires proven experience in social work, particularly with Children in Need. Strong communication skills and the ability to supervise staff are critical for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must have direct experience working with Children in Need (CIN).
• Minimum of three years post-qualifying experience in a permanent social work role.
• Proven ability to manage complex social work cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small, complex allocation of children's cases.
• Provide reflective supervision to the Family Support Worker.
• Support the Team Manager in day-to-day responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Supervision

Case Management

Education

HCPC/Social Work England registration

Job description

Contract | CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD | United Kingdom

Posted On 06/06/2025

Job Information

Work Experience 4-5 years

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Walsall

Province West Midlands

Postal Code WS1

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner – Children in Need (CIN) to join a dynamic team on a hybrid working basis (2 days per week in the office).

• This is a senior-level role, more akin to that of an Assistant Team Manager, and is not suitable for Social Workers or Senior Social Workers.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex cases and supporting both the team and management in delivering high-quality services to children and families.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Hold and manage a small, complex allocation of children's cases.

• Provide reflective supervision to the Family Support Worker.

• Support the Team Manager in day-to-day responsibilities.

• Chair meetings and ensure timely statutory visits are completed.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records.

• Undertake life journey work with children as required.

• Communicate effectively with children, families, and professionals.

• Provide guidance and mentoring to newer or less experienced staff members.

Skills/Experience:

• Must have direct experience working with Children in Need (CIN).

• Minimum of three years post-qualifying experience in a permanent social work role.

• Proven ability to manage complex social work cases and decision-making.

• Experience of supervising staff and providing reflective supervision.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

• HCPC/Social Work England registration required.

Additional Information:

• Candidate MUST HAVE Child in need experience.

• Hybrid role – 2 days/week from the office.

• Must have 3 years PQE in a permanent role.