Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Childrens)

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité excitante pour un Senior Practitioner au sein de l'équipe d'évaluation et de maintien des familles du Conseil du Staffordshire. Vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la supervision des pratiques sociales, tout en assurant un soutien proactif aux familles vulnérables. Rejoignez une équipe dynamique engagée à promouvoir des solutions familiales sécurisées et efficaces.

Benefits

Bonus de fidélité

Formation continue

Consultant en travail social dédié

Service de divulgation DBS rapide et gratuit

Accès à des vaccins sociaux au Royaume-Uni

Qualifications

• Expérience substantielle post-qualification dans le travail social.
• Compréhension des législations pertinentes y compris la Loi sur l'Enfance.
• Engagement envers la promotion des meilleures pratiques et le développement professionnel.

Responsibilities

• Réaliser des interventions sociales statutaires, en mettant l'accent sur l'évaluation et la protection.
• Coacher et encadrer les travailleurs sociaux et le personnel non social.
• Coordonner et contribuer à des évaluations de haute qualité et à la planification de la protection de l'enfance.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Supervision

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registration with Social Work England

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

Requirements

• 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 01772 208964or email your CV to [e-mail].

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.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• 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