Senior Practitioner. Job in Ashford Education & Training Jobs

Connect2Kent; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent employment agency in social work seeks a Senior Practitioner in Ashford to manage complex social work cases and provide mentoring to Social Workers. This position offers relocation support and a retention bonus, fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. Candidates must be qualified Social Workers with experience in case management and mentoring. The role is pivotal in ensuring high standards in service delivery within Kent County Council's framework.

Benefits

Relocation support up to £8,000

Retention bonus of £3,000

Annual car premium of £2,000

Flexible working arrangements

Professional support and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker with a record of managing complex cases.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and supervising social work professionals.
• Ability to attend court and represent the service professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload in a high-pressure environment.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality social work services.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior staff.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Coaching and mentoring

Case management

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Relevant Degree in Social Work

Job description

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact.

We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Senior Practitioners to join the South Kent Children's Social Work Teams, based across Ashford, Dover, and Folkestone. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions.

Why Kent?

Experience a fantastic lifestyle in a beautiful part of the country, with coastal scenery, vibrant towns, excellent transport links, and countless attractions right on your doorstep.

What Kent County Council Offers:

• Up to 8,000 relocation support
• 3,000 retention bonus
• 2,000 annual car premium
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong professional support, training, and career progression

If you're ready to take the next step in your social work career, Connect2Kent is here to guide you every step of the way.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.
• Provide a high-quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard.
• Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking social work training, to support and further their professional knowledge and development to impact upon the overall quality of practice within teams.
• Attend court, where appropriate, to assist the team in ensuring that key professional input and expertise is provided to high profile and sensitive cases.
• Act as Practice Assessor to support student placements/ASYE.
• Liaise regularly with colleagues throughout the Council to ensure social work staff deliver existing and new practices consistently and to a high standard.
• Contribute to the development of new initiatives through attendance or leadership on working groups, multi-agency forums, training courses etc and acting as lead for identified service initiatives, i.e. planning for permanence and research work, to develop current and new ways of working that meet service requirements.
• Maintain awareness of changes in legislation and related policies and practices and ensure all social work staff are also informed of these changes to enable consistent and timely implementation.

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.