Senior Social Work Practitioner Children Services
Senior Social Work Practitioner Children Services
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Job Description
- The opportunity is within the North Locality Team whose primary focus is supporting children/families 0 to 14 at the point where on-going work is determined as the outcome. This involves support being provided on a Care and Support Plan Child Protection Registration Children Looked After Court cases and also private law cases.
- A senior practitioner in the team is responsible for providing a high-quality service in relation to all aspects of the referral decision making assessment and case management process.
- This will include chairing complex meetings when required the supervision of staff holding more complex cases within the team. Deputising in the absence of the team manager taking on the responsibility of the day-to-day team management i.e. being on hand for advice/guidance quality assuring work attending meetings/court hearings to support the social worker.
- A senior practitioner is expected to support in ensuring performance and data information is properly collated/recorded on the WCCIS system and appropriate feedback provided to workers if they are not meeting the required standards.
- Experience chairing complex meetings when required the supervision of staff holding more complex cases is essential.
- General education or qualification in the related field is essential.
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure
- Location: High Street Blaina Abertillery Blaenau Gwent NP13 3BN United Kingdom
- The role closes on 15th Aug 2025 apply ASAP.
Requirements
- Experience chairing complex meetings supervising staff and handling complex cases
- General education or qualification in the related field
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
The opportunity is within the North Locality Team whose primary focus is supporting children/families 0 to 14 at the point where on-going work is determined as the outcome. This involves support being provided on a Care and Support Plan, Child Protection Registration, Children Looked After, Court cases and also private law cases.
Education
The opportunity is within the North Locality Team whose primary focus is supporting children/families 0 to 14 at the point where on-going work is determined as the outcome. This involves support being provided on a Care and Support Plan, Child Protection Registration, Children Looked After, Court cases and also private law cases.
Employment Type
Full Time
