Senior Practitioner

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Posted on : 18-06-2025

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4-5years

Job Location

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary

UM 33 - 33

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Posted on : 18-06-2025

Job Description

Contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Practitioner (Social Worker) with 4 years of post-qualification experience to join a dynamic and supportive team on a temporary basis.

This role involves complex casework court proceedings and the development of care plans to secure safe and permanent outcomes for children.

The ideal candidate will be confident in working within statutory frameworks demonstrating excellent judgement and leadership in high-risk situations.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Manage a complex caseload including children subject to court proceedings child protection plans and care proceedings.

Undertake a wide range of statutory social work tasks including parenting assessments viability assessments and final evidence preparation.

Lead on and contribute to the development of robust and well-evidenced court documents such as Child Permanence Reports (CPRs) and Annex A reports.

Provide expert evidence in court and represent the team in legal proceedings.

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to inform decision-making on safeguarding and permanency planning.

Engage with children families carers and other professionals to create and implement effective care and support plans.

Support and mentor less experienced social workers contributing to reflective practice and team development.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation policies and best practice standards.

Skills/Experience:

4 years qualified experience in children s social work.

Strong knowledge of care proceedings and experience in preparing and presenting court documentation.

Demonstrated ability to write high-quality assessments and reports including CPRs and Annex A.

Proven track record in permanency planning and implementing care plans that meet the individual needs of children.

Excellent communication negotiation and engagement skills with children and families.

Sound understanding of safeguarding and risk management within statutory frameworks.

Confident decision-making under pressure with the ability to work independently.

Additional Information:

Social Work England registration is essential.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required.

4+ years qualified experience in children s social work. Strong knowledge of care proceedings and experience in preparing and presenting court documentation. Demonstrated ability to write high-quality assessments and reports including CPRs and Annex A. Proven track record in permanency planning and implementing care plans that meet the individual needs of children. Excellent communication, negotiation, and engagement skills with children and families. Sound understanding of safeguarding and risk management within statutory frameworks. Confident decision-making under pressure with the ability to work independently.

Education

Social Work England registration is essential.

Employment Type

Full Time

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