Senior Practitioner - Family Help / Community Service

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbridge Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner to manage complex family cases within the Family Help Service. This leadership position involves guiding social workers, liaising with partners, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies, while offering a competitive salary and recruitment bonus.

Benefits

Access to professional development and training

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post-qualifying experience, ideally within early help or community services.
• Strong leadership and case management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex assessments and family interventions.
• Supervise and mentor social workers.
• Coordinate with partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational abilities

Education

HCPC-registered Social Worker qualification

Job description

Senior Practitioner - Community Team / Family Help Service

London Borough of Redbridge
Salary: 47,532 - 52,584 per annum + 3,000 Recruitment & Retention Bonus
Contract: Permanent Full-time - 37 hours per week
Location: Family Help / Community Team, Redbridge

The Role

Redbridge Council requires a Senior Practitioner to lead and manage complex family cases within the Community Team's Family Help Service. You will provide professional guidance and support to social workers, ensuring high-quality interventions.

You will also liaise with multi-agency partners and contribute to service improvement and safeguarding practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex assessments and family interventions.
  
• Supervise and mentor social workers.
  
• Provide professional advice and support service development.
  
• Coordinate with partner agencies.
  
• Ensure accurate records and compliance with safeguarding policies.
  

Requirements

• HCPC-registered Social Worker qualification.
  
• At least 3 years post-qualifying experience, ideally within early help or community services.
  
• Leadership and case management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
  

What Redbridge Offers

• Leadership role within an Ofsted Outstanding rated service.
  
• Access to professional development and training.
  
• Competitive salary plus 3,000 recruitment and retention bonus.
  
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
  

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed),