Senior Practitioner Children in Care

Liquidpersonnel; Location (WV); On-site; USD 53,404 - 66,755; 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

Travel Passes and childcare vouchers

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join a Children in Care Team based in North London. This role offers management responsibility while focusing less on case holding. Ideal for candidates looking to make an impact in a passionate environment, the position includes excellent learning opportunities and a supportive workplace culture.

The organization has recently been rated GOOD by Ofsted and aims for excellence, making it a vibrant and ambitious workplace.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration is required.
• Post-qualified experience is necessary.
• Candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage care plans for children.
• Participate in child protection inquiries and court work.
• Contribute to team meetings and service-related activities.

Skills

Child protection and safeguarding

Care plan implementation

Assessment skills

Team participation

Education

Degree level or equivalent 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 are 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

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or [e-mail]

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