Senior Practitioner – Referral & Assessment (Hybrid, Growth)

Achieving for Children; Kingston; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest company in Kingston is seeking a Senior Practitioner for Referral and Assessment to support children and their families. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant Social Work qualification and registration, contribute to case management, and strengthen family connections. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £49,056 to £52,194, along with various benefits including a welcome bonus, hybrid working options, and significant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£3000 welcome bonus

29 days annual leave, increasing with service

Local government pension scheme

Hybrid working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Effective communicator capable of working in a team or independently.
• Resilient worker with ownership of assigned cases.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience championing inclusion and making a positive difference.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with a solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in protection investigations.
• Build strong relationships with families and partner agencies.
• Work on complex cases, including court work.
• Contribute to team management and supervise junior staff.
• Ensure children’s voices are captured in case recordings.
• Engage in reflective and group supervision.

Skills

Effective communication

Resilience

Knowledge of statutory and regulatory framework

Championing inclusion and diversity

Solution-focused approach

Education

Relevant Social Work qualification

Completion of ASYE

Active Social Work England registration

Job description

A community interest company in Kingston is seeking a Senior Practitioner for Referral and Assessment to support children and their families. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant Social Work qualification and registration, contribute to case management, and strengthen family connections. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £49,056 to £52,194, along with various benefits including a welcome bonus, hybrid working options, and significant professional development opportunities.