Senior Practitioner - Medway - Referral & Assessment

Quid, Inc.

England

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retention payment of up to £3000

Essential car user allowance or access to a lease car

Laptop and mobile phone for hybrid working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to wider training and development qualifications

Job summary

A social services organization in the UK is looking for a Senior Practitioner for their Referral & Assessment Team based in Medway. The role involves managing complex cases, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the well-being of children and young people. Candidates should possess a valid social work registration, relevant experience, and a UK driving license. This position also includes a range of benefits such as retention payments and training opportunities, making it a great next step for an ambitious social worker.

Qualifications

Social Work England registration is mandatory.
Must have post-qualified experience in a social work role.
Eligible to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.
Post‑qualified experience.
Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.

Responsibilities

Undertake assessments and manage complex caseloads for children.
Mentor and support colleagues in the assessment team.
Plan and oversee interventions and collaborate with external agencies.
Represent the Council at multi-agency meetings.
Ensure operational support and delivery of an Assessment Service for children in need or at risk.
Represent the Council at multi‑agency meetings.

Skills

Mentoring

Assessment and care planning

Interagency collaboration

Training support

Education

Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Senior Practitioner - Medway - Referral & Assessment

Medway

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Referral & Assessment Team based in Medway

As a Senior Practitioner in our Assessment Team you will have the opportunity to contribute to the learning and development of others either through supporting a newly qualified social worker, supervising a family support worker, acting as a practice assessor for students on placement, or contributing to training activities in a specialist area.

This is a perfect opportunity for an established social worker to flourish in a local authority and we’re keen to develop your skills to the fullest. If you’re ambitious and looking for your next career step, we offer an accessible and supportive pathway into management roles.

Your benefits as a Referral & Assessment Senior Practitioner

Retention payment of up to £3000
Essential Car User allowance or access to a lease car
Laptop and mobile phone to support hybrid working
Generous annual leave entitlement
Access to wider training and development qualifications

Your duties as a Referral & Assessment Senior Practitioner

Undertake assessments, determine care packages/support plans and manage a range of the most complex caseload to maintain or improve the well‑being of children and young people.
Professionally mentor and support other colleagues.
Plan, deliver, and oversee interventions for a complex caseload and where appropriate review cases.
Liaise internally and externally and work with colleagues from other agencies to ensure children and young people’s interests are supported.
Ensure operational support and delivery of an Assessment Service for children in need or at risk of protection.
Work directly with children and young people, the work has significant implications for the well‑being of individuals and might involve situations where service users’ personal liberty or safety is at risk. Gather and exchange information with professional colleagues, other providers and external agencies to coordinate actions. Represent the Council at multi‑agency meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements