Social Work Senior Practitioner- Safeguarding

Sanctuary Personnel; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services provider in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Senior Practitioner within the Safeguarding Team to ensure the welfare of young people. The role requires managing complex cases and providing direct support in safeguarding measures. Applicants should have a relevant social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England, with an understanding of relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• A Social Work Qualification or equivalent and Social Work England registered.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people.
• Manage a caseload of children and young people.
• Undertake direct social work responsibilities for allocated cases.
• Complete longer-term work with families.
• Prepare high-quality court reports and support in court.
• Provide casework consultation and supervision.

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Social Work England registration

Job description

Overview

Kingston upon Thames, London, Greater London, England SW15. Sanctuary Personnel has a new permanent position for a Senior Practitioner within the Safeguarding Team to work full time based in Kingston. Salary up to £43,860 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, considering their race, culture, religion and linguistic background.
• Manage an agreed caseload of children and young people in compliance with casework objectives, statutory and departmental policy and procedural requirements, including complex cases.
• Undertake direct social work responsibilities as an allocated worker to the children and young people assigned; investigate concerns regarding safety or wellbeing, assess risks and protective factors, and decide on the most appropriate course of action.
• Complete longer-term work with families to meet identified needs and improve outcomes for children.
• Provide clear written reports for child protection conferences, reviews, planning meetings and other requirements, with high-quality casework analysis and risk assessment throughout.
• Prepare high-quality court reports and support workers in the court process, including giving evidence as required.
• Maintain and update case notes and records; provide evidence in court if required.
• Ensure planning and review of statutory work with children and young people complies with statutory regulation, producing required documentation.
• Provide casework consultation to other social workers as directed by the Team Leader or Head of Safeguarding; may supervise students, trainees, less experienced staff, support staff or volunteers.

Requirements

• A Social Work Qualification or equivalent and Social Work England registered.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.

Contact

This Senior Practitioner job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

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