Senior Practitioner

Civic Recruitment Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Pay

Long-term role in Family Help & Protec

Mentoring opportunities

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the Family Help & Protection team in Walsall on a 12-month contract. The role involves managing a varied caseload across Family Help, Child Protection, Court Work, and Adoption, with mentoring responsibilities for junior staff.

Full-time hours, with an office-based pattern of 3 days per week and a driving licence is required. You will contribute to safeguarding decisions, collaborate with partner agencies, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration in good standing.
• Experience in Children's Services and safeguarding.
• Court work and care proceedings experience preferred.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritise tasks while maintaining quality.
• Excellent assessment, report writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex safeguarding cases and deliver social work interventions.
• Conduct assessments, planning, reviews, and statutory casework.
• Engage in Team Around the Family, Child Protection, Court Work, and Adoption.
• Create and execute effective care and support plans.
• Mentor and support junior Social Workers.
• Collaborate with partner agencies for coordinated support.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and safeguarding decisions.
• Advocate for best practices and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Ensure adherence to current legislation, policies and statutory guidelines.

Skills

Assessment & planning

Safeguarding & child protection

Court work

Mentoring

Report writing

Communication

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Job Description

Senior Practitioner - Family Help & Protection – 12 Month Contract

Location: Walsall

Contract: 12 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: 3 Days Per Week in the Office

Driving Licence: Required

Summary

A Local Authority is on the lookout for a seasoned Senior Practitioner to enhance its Family Help & Protection Service. This role offers a unique chance for an experienced safeguarding professional to manage a diverse range of cases, including Family Help, Child Protection, Court Work, and Adoption. The position also involves mentoring and guiding less experienced social workers, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex safeguarding cases and deliver top-notch social work interventions.
• Conduct assessments, planning, reviews, and statutory casework.
• Engage in areas such as:
  • Team Around the Family
  • Child Protection
  • Court Work
  • Adoption
• Create and execute effective care and support plans.
• Mentor and support junior Social Workers.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to provide coordinated support.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and contribute to safeguarding decisions.
• Advocate for best practices and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Ensure adherence to current legislation, policies, and statutory guidelines.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker.
• Valid Social Work England registration.
• Extensive experience in Children's Services.
• Strong background in safeguarding and child protection.
• Proficiency in court work and care proceedings.
• Capability to manage complex caseloads and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent skills in assessment, report writing, and communication.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Additional

• Completion of the Children's DfE Reference Form is mandatory for all submissions.

What's on Offer?

• 12 Month Contract
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Long-term role within a Family Help & Protection team.
• Varied caseload involving safeguarding, court work, and adoption.
• Chance to mentor and develop less experienced practitioners.

Suitable for: Senior Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners, Child Protection Social Workers, Safeguarding Social Workers, Assessment Social Workers, Court Team Social Workers, and Family Help Social Workers.