Senior Practitioner - Referral and Assessment

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team at Bromley Children's Social Care as a Senior Practitioner. This full-time position, based in Bromley Civic Centre, allows you to make a significant impact on children and families by undertaking assessments and providing support. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Social Care, relevant experience, and a passion for improving lives.

Benefits

Up to £2,000 annual retention payment

£2,000 Golden Hello

30 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme participation

Extensive training and career development opportunities

Free car parking at the Civic Centre

Mileage claims for business trips

Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000)

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars and technology

Discounts at local retailers

Qualifications

• Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check required.
• Registration with Social Work England or ability to obtain it.
• Relevant experience in children's social work essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Referral and Assessment Teams for new referrals.
• Undertake assessments to meet children's needs.
• Manage a caseload of 8 families for effective interventions.

Skills

Child and Family assessments

Relationship-based practice

Effective relationship building

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Care

Job description

Senior Practitioner - Referral and Assessment Team

• Annual Salary: Up to £53,373
• Location: Bromley Civic Centre, flexible working available
• Job Type: Full-time, 36 hours per week

Join the outstanding team at Bromley Children's Social Care, recently rated "outstanding" by Ofsted. We are seeking highly talented and ambitious Senior Practitioners to join our Referral and Assessment Service. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on children and young people's lives in the Borough.
Day-to-day of the role:

• Work within the Referral and Assessment Teams that handle all new referrals from the Bromley MASH.
• Undertake Child and Family assessments to determine the best ways to meet children's needs.
• Be part of a team that goes on duty one week every six weeks, during which you will receive new allocations.
• Carry an average caseload of 8 families, allowing for thorough and impactful social work interventions.
• Engage in a relationship-based practice framework, focusing on forming positive relationships with families and professionals to effect change.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Care.
• Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.
• Registration with Social Work England (or ability to obtain registration prior to commencement of employment).
• Relevant experience and post-qualification experience in children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary, or independent sector organisation.
• Passion for working with children and their families and the ability to form effective relationships.

Benefits:

• Up to £2,000 annual retention payment and £2,000 Golden Hello.
• Lease car options and other excellent benefits.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Extensive training and career development opportunities.
• Free car parking at Bromley Civic Centre.
• Mileage claims for business trips in line with HMRC guidance.
• Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, technology equipment, and gym memberships.
• Discounts at local retailers and a wide range of national discounts.

Bromley is committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including people with disabilities, ex-Armed Forces personnel, and those from diverse backgrounds.