Senior Practitioner – Duty and Assessment – Tameside – £40

Ashberry Recruitment; Tameside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the Duty and Assessment Team in Tameside. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality social work services, manage risk, and contribute to team development. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant social work qualification, possess strong communication skills, and be flexible in their approach. An excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant support

Friendly compliance team

Provides essential Enhanced DBS

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification required.
• Social Work England registration must be current.
• Enhanced DBS certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality social work to children and families.
• Facilitate workshops and group supervisions for staff.
• Support leadership and service management.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making

Teamwork

Knowledge of service needs

IT skills

Flexibility

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Enhanced and in date DBS certificate

Job description

Senior Practitioner
Team: Duty and Assessment
Location: Tameside
Rate: £40
Tameside require a Senior Practitioner for the Duty & assessment Team

The post holder will provide effective and high quality professional social work to children and their families in accordance with legislation, national, regional and local statutory guidance, policies and procedures with the outcome of improving the lives of children in Tameside.
To ensure high quality practice and effective management of risk and need
Facilitate workshops and group supervisions for social work staff and practitioners to provide them the opportunity for reflection and improvement in quality of practice.
Support the leadership and management of the Service taking into account service user views, performance data and stakeholder feedback in accordance with Best Value principles.
Contribute to the overall strategic planning of the service and to the development of high quality services.

Office Use: 000A 13DE / 1

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.

For more information please contact Carly on 01282 525510 or [e-mail]