Social Work Senior Practitioner - Court Team - Stoke on Tern - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Stoke upon Tern; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Court Team. The role involves managing complex care proceedings and delivering high-quality assessments. Ideal candidates will have strong mentorship skills and a focus on child-centred practices. This full-time position offers £33.88 per hour, along with flexibility and development opportunities.

Benefits

Locum Flexibility

Training & Development

Supportive Culture

Impact-Driven Role

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex care proceedings.
• Proven ability in assessments and case management.
• Skills in mentorship for social workers and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead in managing complex care proceedings.
• Deliver assessments and evidence-based case management.
• Provide mentorship and support to new social workers.
• Build strong relationships with families and partners.
• Champion child-centred practices.
• Contribute to the local authority’s improvement agenda.

Skills

High-quality assessments

Effective case management

Mentorship and support

Building strong relationships

Child-centred practice

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Work Senior Practitioner – Court Team

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, UK

Salary: £33.88 per hour

Type: Ongoing, Full-Time

Role

Join the Court Team Driving Transformational Change in Stoke-on-Trent! We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join the Court Team in the vibrant city of Stoke-on-Trent. This full-time, ongoing locum role offers £33.88 hourly, providing you the platform to play a pivotal role in delivering better outcomes for children and families while navigating the fast-paced and rewarding arena of care proceedings.

Perks and Benefits

• Locum Flexibility: Maintain the freedom to manage your time while contributing meaningfully to long-term outcomes.
• Training & Development: Access to regular training and development programmes that sharpen your expertise and leadership abilities.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of a close-knit, forward-thinking team that values reflective supervision, collaboration, and innovation.
• Impact-Driven Role: Contribute to a city-wide transformation journey focused on improving services for children and families.

What You Will Do

• Take the lead in managing complex care proceedings from start to final hearing, ensuring effective and timely permanency planning.
• Deliver high-quality assessments and evidence-based case management, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
• Provide mentorship and support to newly qualified social workers and students, shaping the next generation of practitioners.
• Build strong, restorative relationships with families and partners to improve outcomes for children.
• Champion child-centred practice that adheres to the principles of Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Actively contribute to the local authority’s improvement agenda and help shape innovative service delivery.

Why Stoke-on-Trent?

Known as The Potteries, Stoke-on-Trent boasts a proud industrial heritage, a thriving arts scene, and stunning green spaces. With a low cost of living, excellent schools, and a warm, community-centred spirit, it’s the perfect place to balance professional satisfaction with a high quality of life. Embrace the chance to work in a city that’s on the rise and be part of something meaningful.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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