Social Worker Senior Practitioner - Children's Specialist Support Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency in Bracknell is seeking a Senior Practitioner for their Children's Specialist Support Team. This full-time role offers a salary range of £50,269 to £53,424 per year, along with a relocation package and flexible working conditions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, emphasizing advocacy and case management. Opportunities for growth and professional development are available.

Benefits

Relocation package of £8,000

Flexible shift pattern

Comprehensive professional development programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Competitive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Social Work England Registration (or currently in process) required.
• Experience with assessment and care planning.
• Ability to manage complex cases involving families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care management service ensuring children's voices are heard.
• Collaborate with agencies for coordinated service delivery.
• Participate in team duty rota addressing child protection concerns.

Skills

Advocacy for children

Case management

Collaborative teamwork

Effective communication

Education

BSc/MA in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the role of Social Work - Senior Practitioner within the Children's Specialist Support Team in Bracknell. This is a full-time position offering an attractive salary and opportunities for growth within a supportive organisation that values innovation.

Salary: £50,269.00 to £53,424.00 per year, plus benefits.

Perks and Benefits

• Relocation package of £8,000 for those needing assistance moving to Bracknell.
• Flexible shift pattern designed to support work-life balance with full-time hours.
• Comprehensive professional development programme.
• Wellbeing initiatives and regular team-building activities.
• Competitive pension scheme.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the Social Care Team, delivering a care management service that ensures children’s voices are heard.
• Operate within the framework of relevant legislation and departmental policies and guidelines.
• Advocate for the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
• Manage a caseload with assessment, care planning, intervention, and family support.
• Assess and identify the needs of referred children and families; design service delivery plans to meet these needs.
• Collaborate with partner agencies (voluntary and statutory) to coordinate services aligned with care plans.
• Participate in a team duty rota to address child protection concerns.
• Prioritise workload and manage tasks effectively; engage in regular supervision with the Supervisor to set objectives and strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate casework; notify the Supervisor of resource shortfalls as needed.
• Maintain accurate case records and comply with procedures, ensuring information security.
• Encourage listening to children, document and act on their views, and complete life journey work with children and young people.
• Work towards ASPIRE priorities: timeliness, smart planning, purposeful family visits, impactful assessments, reflective supervision, and consistent child engagement.
• Ensure access to translation and interpretation services where necessary.
• Contribute to service development by participating in team meetings; provide cover for team members and perform additional duties as required based on experience and competencies.
• Support the development of others through training and coaching; assist in the assessment and support of students, newly qualified social workers, and Family Workers; provide purposeful, reflective supervision to social work students and Family Workers.
• Work with families facing higher levels of need and complexity.

Qualifications

• BSc/MA in Social Work or equivalent, with Social Work England Registration (or currently in process).

Contact

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