Senior Practitioner Children in Care

Quid, Inc.; Location (WV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent learning and development opportunities

26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Interest free season ticket loan

Brand new IT equipment

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A reputable social service provider is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner for their Children in Care Team. This role focuses on management responsibilities, child protection inquiries, and implementing care plans to meet the needs of children. With a recent GOOD Ofsted rating, the team offers extensive learning opportunities and a commitment to excellence. Ideal candidates will have Social Work England registration, post-qualified experience, and a degree in Social Work. Join a passionate team making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Post-qualified experience.
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Corporate Parent Responsibility and implement care plans.
• Involved in child protection inquiries and conduct assessments.
• Prepare quality statements for court work.

Skills

Social Work England registration

UK work eligibility

Post-qualification experience

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join a Children in Care Team based in North London. This role is ideal for anyone who is looking to get more management responsibility and less case holding work.

The authority is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as they strive for excellence in all they do. They're a service with high ambitions; a place to work that is full of energy and focus. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team which has passion, integrity, and commitment. They have recently been rated GOOD by Ofsted and are on their journey to Excellent.

Benefits as a Children in Care Senior Practitioner

• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays going up to 31 days with continuous service
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible retirement
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Brand new IT equipment including a laptop and phone
• Travel Passes, childcare vouchers and a cycle to work scheme

About you

• As a Senior Practitioner, you will be responsible for undertaking Corporate Parent Responsibility, ensuring the robust implementation of care plans that meet the holistic needs of those in your care.
• You will be actively involved in child protection and safeguarding inquiries, conducting thorough assessments, and progressing permanency plans through adoption, special guardianship, or long-term foster care.
• Additionally, this role involves court work, including the preparation of quality statements, and active participation in team meetings and service-related activities to contribute to the overall success of our programs.

Requirements of a Children in Care Senior Practitioner

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.