Senior Practitioner, Children in Care — Lead & Mentor

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Tendring; In loco; GBP 48.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Essex County Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner for Children in Care in North Essex. The role leads a team, mentors staff, and deputises for the Team Manager, with responsibilities across court work, complex meetings and strategic planning.

The post emphasises systemic, relationship-based social work and active partnership with health and education. The successful candidate will manage a caseload while modelling high professional standards, supporting colleagues, and contributing to

Competenze

• Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent and registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker.
• Qualified Practice Educator or willingness to train as one.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• IT/Word Processing Skills.
• Experience in Children in Care work including court proceedings and risk assessments.

Mansioni

• Lead complex cases and provide supervision and mentoring to colleagues.
• Represent ECC in court proceedings and attend statutory reviews.
• Provide professional guidance and feedback to the team and manager.
• Maintain up-to-date case records, produce reports and organise court presentations.
• Chair strategy meetings and team around the placement/child meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and within the organisation.
• Undertake occasional evening work and very occasional weekend activities as required.

Conoscenze

Social work practice

Court work knowledge

Relationship-based approach

Stakeholder collaboration

Professional development

Formazione

Social Work degree or diploma

Registration with Social Work England

Practice Educator qualification or willingness

Strumenti

IT/Word Processing

Descrizione del lavoro

Essex County Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner for Children in Care in North Essex. The role leads a team, mentors staff, and deputises for the Team Manager, with responsibilities across court work, complex meetings and strategic planning.

The post emphasises systemic, relationship-based social work and active partnership with health and education. The successful candidate will manage a caseload while modelling high professional standards, supporting colleagues, and contributing to