Senior Practitioner

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company seeks an experienced Senior Practitioner – Children in Need for a 3-month hybrid contract with a Local Authority. The successful candidate will manage complex cases, support team members, and ensure high-quality services to children and families. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in social work, particularly with Children in Need, and must maintain HCPC registration.

Qualifications

• Must have direct experience working with Children in Need (CIN).
• Minimum of three years post-qualifying experience in a permanent social work role.
• Proven ability to manage complex social work cases.

Responsibilities

• Hold and manage a small, complex allocation of children's cases.
• Provide reflective supervision to the Family Support Worker.
• Support the Team Manager in day-to-day responsibilities.

Skills

Direct experience working with Children in Need

Managing complex social work cases

Supervising staff

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team

Education

HCPC/Social Work England registration

Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience in a permanent social work role

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3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner – Children in Need (CIN) to join a dynamic team on a hybrid working basis (2 days per week in the office).

• This is a senior-level role, more akin to that of an Assistant Team Manager, and is not suitable for Social Workers or Senior Social Workers.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex cases and supporting both the team and management in delivering high-quality services to children and families.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Hold and manage a small, complex allocation of children's cases.

• Provide reflective supervision to the Family Support Worker.

• Support the Team Manager in day-to-day responsibilities.

• Chair meetings and ensure timely statutory visits are completed.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records.

• Undertake life journey work with children as required.

• Communicate effectively with children, families, and professionals.

• Provide guidance and mentoring to newer or less experienced staff members.

Skills/Experience:

• Must have direct experience working with Children in Need (CIN).

• Minimum of three years post-qualifying experience in a permanent social work role.

• Proven ability to manage complex social work cases and decision-making.

• Experience of supervising staff and providing reflective supervision.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

• HCPC/Social Work England registration required.

Additional Information:

• Candidate MUST HAVE Child in need experience.

• Hybrid role – 2 days/week from the office.

• Must have 3 years PQE in a permanent role.