Senior Practitioner - Disabled Children’s Team

TN United Kingdom; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join their Disabled Children’s Team in Folkestone. This role involves providing exceptional support to disabled children and their families, ensuring their safety and well-being. As a role model and mentor, you will supervise staff and lead reflective practice sessions, making a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about child welfare and have the necessary experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and experienced in Children's Services.
• Substantial experience working with disabled children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor Social Workers and Social Work Assistants.
• Lead reflective practice sessions and support the team manager.

Skills

Child protection

Child in Need

Children in care/court proceedings

Supervision and mentoring

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

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Senior Practitioner - Disabled Children’s Team, Folkestone

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Client:

Kent County Council

Location:

Folkestone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role Responsibility

Kent County Council's Strengthening Independence Service is recognized for outstanding support provided by its Social Workers, whose care and commitment shine through their work (Ofsted 2022).

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Senior Practitioner to join the Disabled Children’s Team, covering the South East of the County, including Ashford, Folkestone and Hythe, and Dover districts. Our team comprises Social Workers, Social Work Assistants, and Occupational Therapists, and we pride ourselves on being committed to promoting the welfare of disabled children. We work closely with families and other agencies to provide packages of care and support, ensuring the safety and well-being of disabled children.

The successful candidate will have experience working with Child protection, Child in Need, Children in care/court proceedings, and a passion for working with children with disabilities.

You will serve as a role model for good practice and a champion for your area of expertise. Responsibilities include setting performance expectations, supervising, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff. You will supervise Social Workers and Social Work Assistants and lead reflective practice sessions within the team.

You will support the team manager, providing cover in their absence, such as chairing team meetings and overseeing team work.

You must be registered with Social Work England, hold a social work degree, and possess substantial and varied experience working with children, their carers, and families. Experience in Children’s Services, including child protection and a thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, is essential.

This position is customer-facing, and the Council has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have sufficient command of spoken English/Welsh to perform the job effectively. Standards are outlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.