Senior Practitioner - Multi Agency Child Protection Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Practitioner within the Multi Agency Child Protection Team in Redbridge. This role entails managing complex cases and mentoring staff, with a competitive salary of up to £56,507 per annum. The ideal candidate will hold a social work qualification and possess expertise in child protection legislation.

Qualifications

• A social work qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Understanding of relevant legislation regarding child protection.
• Registration with a social work professional body is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expert practice in complex cases.
• Chair meetings and conduct case conferences.
• Mentor and supervise newly qualified social workers.
• Contribute to service provision assessments.
• Engage in multi-agency work with families.

Skills

Expert practice in complex situations

Knowledge of human growth and development

Ability to assess and manage risk

Effective communication

Mentoring and supervision

Education

Social work qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Practitioner within the Multi Agency Child Protection Team to work Full Time based in Redbridge.

The salary for this Senior Practitioner job is up to £56,507 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Fully demonstrate the PCF level descriptors of the Experienced Social Worker; work autonomously and demonstrate expert and effective practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk, balancing support and control; liaise with a wide range of professionals, including more senior levels.
• Chair a range of meetings, offer expert support to case conferences, and produce high quality assessments and reports for a range of functions.
• Model good practice, set expectations, and be accountable for the practice of others; mentor newly qualified social workers and supervise less experienced practitioners.
• Undertake capacity-building with individuals, families, communities, and voluntary organisations; contribute views on service provision to commissioners.
• Demonstrate knowledge related to area of practice, including current issues and evidence-based practice research.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development throughout the life course; apply theories and models for social work intervention to develop intervention methods.
• Participate in group work, multi-agency work, family work and individual direct work with children and their families.
• Prepare and present written reports, including reports to Courts, Reviews, Case Conferences, and other meetings.
• Ensure activities comply with relevant legislation and local/national policies, protocols and guidance (e.g., Working Together to Safeguard Children, London Child Protection Procedures).
• Be prepared to engage in all areas of work across Children's Services.

Requirements

• A social work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.

Contact

This Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is reflective of the clients and roles they support.