South East FACT - Senior Practitioner

Randstad Care; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland County Council seeks a Senior Practitioner for their Family and Child Team (FACT). Responsible for managing complex cases and mentoring junior social workers, this role emphasizes safeguarding and collaboration with various agencies. Competitive pay and supportive environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in children's services and safeguarding required.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a complex caseload is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex child protection and safeguarding cases.
• Lead assessments, care planning, and interventions using Signs of Safety model.
• Support and mentor junior social workers.

Skills

Communication

Assessment

Decision-Making

Education

Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW/CSS)

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Senior Practitioner - Family and Child Team (FACT)

Location: NorthumberlandEmployer: Northumberland County CouncilRate: £28.96 per hourContract: Temporary, Full-time
Job Summary:
Northumberland County Council is looking for a skilled Senior Practitioner to join their Family and Child Team (FACT). This role focuses on supporting children and families while ensuring safeguarding practices are followed. The Senior Practitioner provides leadership within the team and handles complex cases.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex child protection and safeguarding cases
  
• Lead assessments, care planning, and interventions using the Signs of Safety model
  
• Support and mentor junior social workers
  
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies
  
• Prepare high-quality reports and attend court as needed
  
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the team's practiceRequirements:
  

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW/CSS)
  
• Registered with Social Work England
  
• Experience in children's services and safeguarding
  
• Strong communication, assessment, and decision-making skills
  
• Ability to manage and prioritize a complex caseload
  

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay
  
• Flexible working options
  
• Supportive team and management
  
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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