Senior Practitioner, CYPPS Quality & Improvement Lead

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Essex County Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the CYPPS Quality & Improvement Team. The role focuses on monitoring and improving service quality for children and young people in externally commissioned care, with leadership in supervision, practice development and safeguarding.

You will work to champion excellent practice, support providers and professionals, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse network to secure positive outcomes for children and families in Essex.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent.
• Social Work England Registration as a registered social worker.
• Experience providing expert advice and professional supervision.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and adhere to statutory frameworks.
• Experience with case conferences, court attendance and statutory reviews.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert supervision and coaching for colleagues and supervise social workers.
• Assess complex social care needs and develop appropriate support for vulnerable children and families.
• Work within statutory legal frameworks and determine thresholds for statutory intervention.
• Manage a complex caseload with accurate data, reports and presentations.
• Lead and participate in case conferences, court appearances, and statutory reviews.
• Safeguard and promote child welfare through effective interventions and partnership working.

Connaissances

Social work expertise

Supervision & coaching

Risk management

Formation

Degree or diploma in Social Work or equivalent

Description du poste

Essex County Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner for the CYPPS Quality & Improvement Team. The role focuses on monitoring and improving service quality for children and young people in externally commissioned care, with leadership in supervision, practice development and safeguarding.

You will work to champion excellent practice, support providers and professionals, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse network to secure positive outcomes for children and families in Essex.