Senior Practitioner - Adolescents Service

Sanctuary Personnel; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Full-Time Role

Professional Development

Supportive Culture

Cambridge Lifestyle

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Adolescents Service in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £46,956 per annum and the chance to lead complex cases.

You will provide professional leadership, undertake assessments, develop plans, chair meetings, and work with partners to deliver integrated services while promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people in your care.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Practitioner in Adolescents Service.
• Strong leadership and safeguarding skills.
• Experience of case management and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership in complex case arrangements involving assessment and support planning, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, young people, and families.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required, taking full responsibility for key duties in their absence.
• Undertake timely assessments according to statutory, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Plan, implement, and review services and processes, ensuring adherence to relevant standards and policies.
• Chair and attend childcare meetings to fulfil assessment outcomes through appropriate support provisions.
• Deliver concise and informative reports for settings including Court, based on the analysis of complex evidence.
• Lead and guide team members, ensuring accountability and management of case workloads.
• Develop effective partnerships with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver integrated services.
• Assess and balance risk and protective factors within a safeguarding framework.
• Provide expert advice on case management and risk management of complex situations.
• Empower and promote the welfare of children and young people across your team.
• Act as a practice lead for team members, contributing to inductions and professional development.
• Utilise management information to monitor team performance and address areas of concern.

Job description

JOB-20241107-791d94d2

Job Title

Senior Practitioner- Adolescents Service

Specialism

Social Care

Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Salary

£46,956.00 per annum

Type

Full Time | Permanent

We are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Adolescents Service within Social Care in the vibrant city of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Offering a competitive annual salary of £46,956.00, this full-time position is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Our friendly and supportive team is dedicated to providing high-quality services to children and families, making it a rewarding environment for those who thrive on impactful work and dynamic challenges.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive Salary: £46,956.00 per annum.
• Full-Time Role: Fully immerse yourself in rewarding and impactful work.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous professional development to enhance your career.
• Supportive Culture: Collaborative and supportive culture within a passionate team.
• Cambridge Lifestyle: The chance to live and work in one of the UK's most beautiful and historically rich cities.

What you will do

• Provide professional leadership in complex case arrangements involving assessment and support planning, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, young people, and families.
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required, taking full responsibility for key duties in their absence.
• Undertake timely assessments according to statutory, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Plan, implement, and review services and processes, ensuring adherence to relevant standards and policies.
• Chair and attend childcare meetings to fulfil assessment outcomes through appropriate support provisions.
• Deliver concise and informative reports for settings including Court, based on the analysis of complex evidence.
• Lead and guide team members, ensuring accountability and management of case workloads.
• Develop effective partnerships with colleagues and partner agencies to deliver integrated services.
• Assess and balance risk and protective factors within a safeguarding framework.
• Provide expert advice on case management and risk management of complex situations.
• Empower and promote the welfare of children and young people across your team.
• Act as a practice lead for team members, contributing to inductions and professional development.
• Utilise management information to monitor team performance and address areas of concern.

Cambridge, with its rich heritage and vibrant community, is not just a great place to build your career, but also an amazing place to live. Surrounded by beautiful architecture, lush green spaces, and a lively arts and culture scene, you'll find endless opportunities to unwind and explore everything this incredible city has to offer. Join us and become part of a community making a positive impact on the future of our young people.