Senior Practitioner
Senior Practitioner
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07-06-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner Children in Need (CIN) to join a dynamic team on a hybrid working basis (2 days per week in the office).
This is a senior-level role more akin to that of an Assistant Team Manager and is not suitable for Social Workers or Senior Social Workers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex cases and supporting both the team and management in delivering high-quality services to children and families.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Hold and manage a small complex allocation of childrens cases.
Provide reflective supervision to the Family Support Worker.
Support the Team Manager in day-to-day responsibilities.
Chair meetings and ensure timely statutory visits are completed.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records.
Undertake life journey work with children as required.
Communicate effectively with children families and professionals.
Provide guidance and mentoring to newer or less experienced staff members.
Skills/Experience:
Must have direct experience working with Children in Need (CIN).
Minimum of three years post-qualifying experience in a permanent social work role.
Proven ability to manage complex social work cases and decision-making.
Experience of supervising staff and providing reflective supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation policies and procedures.
HCPC/Social Work England registration required.
Additional Information:
Candidate MUST HAVE Child in need experience.
Hybrid role 2 days/week from the office.
Must have 3 years PQE in a permanent role.
Must have direct experience working with Children in Need (CIN). Minimum of three years post-qualifying experience in a permanent social work role. Proven ability to manage complex social work cases and decision-making. Experience of supervising staff and providing reflective supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures. HCPC/Social Work England registration required.
Education
HCPC/Social Work England registration required.
Employment Type
Full Time
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