Social Work Senior Practitioner - Child Protection Team - Bexley - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care organization in Bexley is seeking a Social Work Senior Practitioner to join their Child Protection Team. You will manage high-risk cases, provide mentorship, and contribute to decision-making processes. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £37.72 and flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance while making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £37.72

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing complex child protection cases.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced social workers.
• Familiarity with quality assurance and best practice models.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-risk child protection cases, including court proceedings.
• Offer expert guidance and support to team members.
• Contribute to case planning and decision-making processes.
• Assist with audits and implement best practice models.
• Support the Team Manager in their absence.

Skills

Expertise in child protection

Leadership

Mentoring and guidance

Quality assurance activities

Job description

Social Work Senior Practitioner, Child Protection Team, Bexley UK, £37.72 Hourly, Ongoing. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Child Protection Team in Bexley as a Social Work Senior Practitioner. Working either Full Time or Part Time, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of children and families. Your expertise and leadership will be invaluable in managing a complex and impactful caseload.

Perks and benefits:

• Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility of locum work with a competitive hourly rate of £37.72, allowing you to manage your own schedule while gaining valuable experience.
• Professional Development: Embrace continuous learning with opportunities for professional development to elevate your career.
• Work-Life Balance: A flexible working arrangement supports a healthy work-life balance, giving you the freedom to pursue personal interests.
• Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network by working across various teams and attending multi-agency meetings.

What you will do:

1. Manage a reduced caseload of the most complex and high-risk child protection cases, including court proceedings and care planning to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
2. Offer expert guidance, mentoring, and support to less experienced social workers and newly qualified social workers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.
3. Contribute to critical decision-making processes and case planning, ensuring the highest standards of service quality.
4. Provide informal supervision or mentoring to colleagues, supporting the induction, learning, and development of team members and students.
5. Assist with quality assurance activities like audits and reflective discussions, and help implement best practice models such as systemic practice and Signs of Safety.
6. Support the Team Manager and occasionally step in during their absence, representing the team in multi-agency meetings and ensuring robust safeguarding decisions.

Bexley is a vibrant and welcoming borough that offers a great quality of life. With its rich history, beautiful parks, and excellent transport links to central London, Bexley is an ideal place to live and work. Join us and make a real difference in this fantastic community.