Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Childrens)

Service Care Solutions; Basford Green; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in England is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Assessment and Staying Together Team. This role involves leading social work practice focused on children and families, ensuring high-quality assessments and safeguarding interventions. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in children's social work and a commitment to best practices. The position offers a hybrid working model and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Dedicated social work consultant

£350 referral bonuses

Access to a wide range of UK social work vacancies

Twice-weekly payroll

Annual training budget up to £250 + online CPD

Loyalty bonus schemes

Free fast-track DBS disclosure service

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration.
• Experience in children's statutory social work.
• Strong understanding of legislation like the Children Act and Working Together.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory social work interventions.
• Lead on complex cases and support family-led solutions.
• Provide coaching and mentoring for social workers.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Reflective practice

Education

Qualified Social Worker with registration with Social Work England

Substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s statutory social work

Job description

Advanced/Senior Practitioner - Assessment and Staying Together Team

Staffordshire County Council

Full-time | Hybrid working model

Description

Staffordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated and skilled Senior Practitioner to join our Assessment and Staying Together Team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within Children’s Services, helping to shape quality practice and support positive outcomes for children and families.

We are proud of our restorative, strengths-based approach and are committed to building relationships with families that empower them to stay together safely. As a Senior Practitioner, you will support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality social work and mentoring staff to develop their practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of statutory social work interventions, focusing on early help, assessment, and safeguarding
• Lead on complex cases and support safe, family‑led solutions including Family Group Conferencing
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and day‑to‑day support for social workers, students, and non‑social work staff
• Coordinate and contribute to high‑quality assessments, court reports, and child protection planning
• Promote reflective practice and ensure the use of restorative approaches across the team
• Deputise for the Team Manager when required and contribute to service development
• Build strong multi‑agency partnerships to support families and protect vulnerable children

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration with Social Work England
• Substantial post‑qualifying experience in children’s statutory social work
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Children Act, Working Together, and SEND
• Excellent assessment, communication, and supervisory skills
• Committed to promoting best practice, professional development, and service improvement
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on [phone number removed] or email your CV to [email removed].

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would be a great fit for our dedicated team, refer them and receive a £350 referral bonus.

Benefits

• A dedicated social work consultant
• £350 referral bonuses
• Access to a wide range of UK social work vacancies
• Twice‑weekly payroll
• PAYE and Ltd options
• Annual training budget up to £250 + online CPD
• Loyalty bonus schemes
• Free fast‑track DBS disclosure service