Senior Practitioner – Family Help Social Care Lead

Bath & North East Somerset Council; West of England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation payments

Laptop and iPhone

Training opportunities

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join our Family Help Teams, delivering child-focused social work with families where needs are complex. You will manage a caseload, analyse information, write professional assessments and present evidence in court, while developing supervision skills and engaging in ongoing training and professional standards.

We offer a comprehensive induction, regular supervision, and relocation payments for eligible candidates, plus a

Qualifications

• Significant social work experience.
• Ability to analyse information and formulate outcome-focused plans for children and families.
• Confidence in writing professional assessments/reports and presenting evidence in court.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and coordinate a range of social care services for children and families.
• Undertake single assessments and section 47 investigations.
• Manage a caseload with supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Social work experience

Analytical ability

Report writing

Court evidence presentation

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified social worker

Tools

IT systems proficiency

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join our Family Help Teams, delivering child-focused social work with families where needs are complex. You will manage a caseload, analyse information, write professional assessments and present evidence in court, while developing supervision skills and engaging in ongoing training and professional standards.

We offer a comprehensive induction, regular supervision, and relocation payments for eligible candidates, plus a