Senior Social Work Practitioner — Family Services Lead

Belfast Health And Social Care Trust; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner (Band 7) for the Enhanced Family Support Service within the Together for Families Gateway – Northern and Southern Sectors. The post requires registration with NISCC on appointment and an ability to work across multi-agency teams to safeguard children and families.

The role demands significant post-qualifying experience, a full UK driving licence, and a commitment to safeguarding, risk assessment, and leadership

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work is essential.
• Current registration with one of the Social Care Regulatory Bodies in England, Scotland or Wales and eligible to register with NISCC.
• Before appointment, must have secured Registration with NISCC.

Responsibilities

• Provide practice consultation and professional advice.
• Support and mentor practitioners.
• Manage and analyse complex family situations and risk.
• Work across disciplines and agencies.
• Facilitate reflective practice and learning.
• Operate in a computer-literate environment.

Skills

Practice consultation

Mentor practitioners

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Reflective practice

Computer literacy

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is seeking a Senior Social Work Practitioner (Band 7) for the Enhanced Family Support Service within the Together for Families Gateway – Northern and Southern Sectors. The post requires registration with NISCC on appointment and an ability to work across multi-agency teams to safeguard children and families.

The role demands significant post-qualifying experience, a full UK driving licence, and a commitment to safeguarding, risk assessment, and leadership