Senior Practitioner: Parenting Assessments Lead (Maternity)

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation payments

Laptop & iPhone

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner for temporary maternity cover. The post focuses on developing and supporting staff in assessing parenting capacity, with non-case-holding duties and involvement in auditing and practice improvement.

The role offers extensive training opportunities, monthly supervision, and a supportive leadership team. Successful applicants will have a relevant social work qualification and significant experience, including court proceedings.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with relevant experience in safeguarding and court processes.
• Experience in pre-proceedings and court proceedings in children’s services.
• Knowledge of legislation governing children’s services and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments and practice development across services.
• Audit and improve practice with team managers and senior management.
• Provide supervision and support to staff; coordinate training and development.

Skills

Social Work

Court proceedings

Parenting assessments

IT systems

Legislation

Education

Social Work qualification

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a Senior Practitioner for temporary maternity cover. The post focuses on developing and supporting staff in assessing parenting capacity, with non-case-holding duties and involvement in auditing and practice improvement.

The role offers extensive training opportunities, monthly supervision, and a supportive leadership team. Successful applicants will have a relevant social work qualification and significant experience, including court proceedings.