Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities - Redcar - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Practitioner for a locum position focusing on children with disabilities in Redcar. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £32.97 and extensive professional growth opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in social work and relevant frontline experience. The position supports work-life balance and requires effective collaboration with families and agencies to ensure children's welfare.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working environment

Valuable networking opportunities

Qualifications

• A current Social Work England registration is mandatory.
• Experience in diverse social service settings is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's needs.
• Implement and monitor care plans to meet assessed needs.
• Collaborate with families and agencies for coordinated care.

Skills

Frontline experience in social services

Assessment and planning

Collaborative working

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Degree in social work

Job description

Overview

Senior Practitioner – Children with Disabilities in Redcar, UK. This is a full-time locum opportunity on a 6-month contract, offered at £32.97 per hour. The role covers sick leave and provides an opportunity to maintain and develop professional skills within the UK social services context.

Responsibilities

1. Undertake comprehensive assessments of need in compliance with national guidance, legislation, and Social Work England codes, while adhering to departmental policies and procedures.
2. Develop and implement effective plans to meet the assessed needs of children, acting as the allocated worker and ensuring their welfare.
3. Collaborate with children, families, and carers in the assessment, planning, and review of services to ensure a cohesive approach.
4. Work in partnership with other local authority departments, and statutory, voluntary, and independent agencies to deliver coordinated services.
5. Uphold professional standards and practices, ensuring responsible decision-making in line with your experience and knowledge.
6. Identify safeguarding situations and report them through agreed processes to ensure prompt and appropriate action.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent in social work.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant frontline experience in social services within the UK as a qualified Social Worker.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: £32.97 per hour.
• Professional growth: varied caseloads to expand skills and knowledge.
• Flexible working environment: locum role supports work-life balance.
• Valuable networking: exposure to diverse professionals across departments and agencies.

About Sanctuary Personnel

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