Senior Practitioner Children with Disabilities. Job in Kingston Upon Thames Education & Trainin[...]

Liquid Personnel; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in Southwest London is seeking a Senior Practitioner for their Children with Disabilities Team. This role offers the chance to hold a small caseload while supporting newly qualified social workers. With hybrid working options and a generous benefits package, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in social work.

Benefits

£3,000 Market Supplement

29 days annual leave

Tailored induction programme

Hybrid working opportunities

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed ASYE and registered with Social Work England.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assessing needs of children with disabilities and their families.
• Developing individualised plans and chairing meetings.
• Supporting students on placement and newly qualified staff.

Skills

Social Work

Assessment

Communication

Education

Degree level in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Senior Practitioner to join a Children with Disabilities Team based in Southwest London for an OUTSTANDING authority as rated by OFSTED.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker looking to step up into a more senior role. The role involves holding a small complex caseload and supporting Newly Qualified Social Workers.

Benefits as a CWD Senior Practitioner:

• £3,000 Market Supplement paid monthly
• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years, plus an additional day off in your birthday month
• Tailored induction programme
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career

In this role you will be:

• Assessing the needs of children with disabilities and their families
• Developing individualised plans and chairing meetings to ensure plans are on track, in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals
• Using a range of interventions and skills to engage children, young people, and their families in working towards their care plan objectives, ensuring the voice of the child is heard
• Supporting students on placement and newly qualified staff, with opportunities to complete relevant training such as the Practice Educators Course

Requirements of a CWD Senior Practitioner:

• Completed your ASYE
• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

If this role interests you, please contact Mozz Radwan at (phone number removed). Please note that we cannot support or accept applications from candidates residing within the Red or Amber list of the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.