Senior Practitioner

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join the Safeguarding Team in Peterborough. This role involves managing complex caseloads, supervising social workers, and collaborating with service users and their families. Candidates should have at least 3 years of social work experience. The position is initially for 3 months with an hourly rate of £40. Minimum on-site presence is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of social work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseloads involving children in need and child protection.
• Collaborate with service users and their families.
• Supervise social workers and assist the Team Manager.
• Conduct assessments in line with statutory standards.
• Review services and processes for service users.

Skills

Social work

Case management

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Opus people solutions on behalf of Peterborough City Council have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Safeguarding Team.

Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Practitioner
• Length of assignment: Initially 3 Months
• Hours per week: 37
• Hourly rate: £40
• Location: Peterborough
• Remote/Office based: Minimum of 1 but may be more when on duty

Responsibilities

• Senior Practitioner you will holding complex caseload of Children in need, Child protection and cases in the court arena.
• To work collaboratively and sensitively with service users and their families.
• To assist the Team Manager in the supervision responsibilities for Social Workers and any alternatively qualified staff as and when directed by the Team Manager.
• Undertake timely assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service with a high degree of efficiency.
• Plan, implement and review services, actions and processes for service users in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service.
• Manage a caseload and engage in regular supervision and annual Personal Development Review with the line manager.
• To act as a practice lead to other members of the team and contribute to the induction of new staff.
• To act as a practice educator to ASYE's within the team.
• To participate and lead in project and development work as required.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records safely and confidentially in accordance with the Authority's policies and procedures.
• Develop effective partnership working with colleagues in related teams/agencies both in terms of providing effective responses to service user's needs and the development of integrated services.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3 years Social worker experience.