Senior Practitioner

Charles Hunter Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Practitioner in a dynamic Single Point of Access Team. This role is crucial for overseeing safeguarding enquiries and referrals, ensuring that every case is directed to the appropriate team while prioritizing emergency situations. You will manage a small caseload of complex cases and play a key role in supervising the team, stepping in to represent them in meetings. If you have a passion for social work and a desire to enhance your management skills, this opportunity offers a supportive environment with hybrid working options and a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Hybrid working scheme

Parking available nearby/onsite

Easily accessible via car or public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in a Senior Practitioner role.
• Experience in a supervisory role within safeguarding settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safeguarding enquiries and referrals, ensuring proper case processing.
• Hold a small caseload of complex safeguarding cases.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Supervisory Skills

Safeguarding Experience

Education

Degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join a Single Point of Access Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with experience at Senior Practitioner level.

About the team

This team oversees all safeguarding enquiries and referrals to ensure each case is processed to the right team and any emergency cases are prioritised. This position involves holding a small safeguarding caseload of more complex cases. Aiding in the day-to-day supervision and running of the team is key to this position as you may need to step in to represent the team in meetings with wider services.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience in a supervisory role within a safeguarding-based setting lends well to the success of this position.

What's on offer?

1. £36.00 - £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
2. Great opportunity to enhance your management skills
3. Hybrid working scheme
4. Parking available nearby/onsite
5. Easily accessible via car or public transport

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930