Senior Practitioner

My Social Work News; Thurrock, Grays, Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agency as a Senior Practitioner Social Worker in Thurrock, where you'll make a significant impact on families in need. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible working options, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Engage in a vibrant community while collaborating with various partners to ensure comprehensive support for families.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Ongoing training opportunities

Collaborative team meetings

Engagement with diverse cases

Qualifications

• Experience in family support and safeguarding.
• Ability to handle complex caseloads.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex caseloads focusing on family support and safeguarding.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve outcomes for children.
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff.

Skills

Complex case management

Child protection

Intervention strategies

Supervision and mentoring

Collaboration with partners

Job description

Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Social Worker Senior Practitioner within the Family Support Team in Thurrock, earning a generous £35.56 hourly. This is an ongoing role, with options for full-time or part-time work. As a Social Worker Senior Practitioner, you will be at the forefront of transforming lives and making a real difference. Embrace the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and creativity in social work practice.

Perks and benefits:

• Aside from the attractive hourly salary, you’ll enjoy flexible working hours—ideal for a perfect work-life balance.
• Choose between full-time or part-time positions to suit your lifestyle.
• Engage with diverse cases that will enhance your professional growth and development.
• Enjoy collaborative team meetings where your insights are valued. Benefit from ongoing training opportunities to stay ahead in your field.

What you will do:

• Handle complex caseloads with a focus on family support, child in need, and safeguarding cases, ensuring each family receives the tailored care they need.
• Deliver targeted interventions designed to significantly improve outcomes for children and their families, fostering long-lasting positive changes.
• Provide supervision, support, and guidance to junior staff and newly qualified social workers, nurturing the next generation of social care professionals.
• Collaborate closely with partners such as schools, health professionals, and police to ensure comprehensive and coordinated support for families.
• Identify, assess, and address child protection concerns in line with statutory requirements, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children.
• Participate in service improvements through audits, case reviews, and the promotion of best practice, contributing to the overall excellence of the service.
• Support the professional development and training of staff within the team, sharing wisdom and encouraging continuous learning.

Thurrock is not just a place of work, but a vibrant community to live in. With its excellent transport links to London and picturesque parks and nature reserves, it offers both the excitement of urban life and the tranquility of the countryside. Thriving cultural scenes and friendly neighbourhoods make Thurrock a great place to advance your career and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. Join us and be part of a community where your skills are valued and your work makes a lasting impact.

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