Senior Practitioner

Charles Hunter Associates; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their Fostering Team. This role involves providing expert support and guidance to social care staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to prospective foster carers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social care, with a focus on assessment and safeguarding procedures. You will play a crucial role in service development and professional supervision within the team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £54,200 per annum

Retention Payment - £2,000

Local authority pension scheme

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Skilled practitioner with experience in fostering and social care.
• Ability to support and advise social care staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to social care staff in the Fostering Team.
• Assist in service development and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Social Care Expertise

Assessment Skills

Team Leadership

Safeguarding Procedures Knowledge

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

A recently 'Good' rated, Kent-based Local Authority is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Fostering Team specialising in assessing prospective foster carers.

You will be a skilled and experienced practitioner within the Fostering Team, providing day-to-day support and advice to social care staff within the team to ensure that high quality services are delivered.

You will be required to enable and support the delivery of these services in an efficient and effective manner, and to work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. You will assist the Team Manager in service development, Safeguarding procedures, professional supervision and in certain aspects of management.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £54,200 per annum
• Retention Payment - £2,000
• Local authority pension scheme
• Progression Opportunities

For further details, please contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email [e-mail]. Please be sure to leave your contact details.