Senior Practitioner - Child Protection & Assessment

Sanctuary Personnel; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Child Protection and Assessment Team in Ilford. This role involves managing complex cases, supporting team development, and ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities. Applicants must hold a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. The position offers a salary of up to £49,839 per annum.

Qualifications

• A social work qualification is mandatory.
• Social Work England registration is required.
• Past experience in similar roles is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases and detailed assessments.
• Assist the Manager with team responsibilities.
• Stay updated with current legislation and practice.

Skills

Complex case management

Child Protection knowledge

Team leadership

Report writing

Education

Social Work qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for an experienced Senior Practitioner within the Child Protection and Assessment Team (CPAT) to work full time based in Ilford.

Salary: up to £49,839 per annum.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for complex cases and detailed assessments including, where appropriate, Child Protection Assessments.
• To assist the Manager, as required, in aspects of the team\'s work including the allocation of work; maintaining, developing, and encouraging high professional standards; and supporting the supervision and development of individual staff.
• To keep up to date with good practice guidance, current legislation, government initiatives and local policies and procedures with a view to playing a lead role in disseminating these within the team.
• To provide consultation, advice, and guidance to team members on professional issues.
• To assist the Head of Service in developing and maintaining projects within agreed timetables.
• To represent the Manager or Head of Service at internal and external meetings where appropriate, and to act as Deputy to the Manager.
• To write complex reports and briefing papers on policy and operational issues for the Team Manager, Head of Service, Managing Director of the Children\'s Trust and to participate in a range of meetings, case conferences or task forces, service, and project management groups.
• To offer professional advice and support to team members in carrying out their duties as enshrined in the Children Act 1989.
• To assist in ensuring that team members fulfil expectations in relation to the council\'s statutory responsibilities, policies and standards and that the practice is anti-discriminatory.
• To assist in ensuring individual training needs are identified and appropriate training plans are developed for the team.

Requirements

• A social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Social Work England registered.
• Proof of past experience.

Additional information

Contact: This Experienced Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients\' requirements.

Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in our recruitment and selection processes and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Reasonable Adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity so we can provide appropriate support.