Advanced/Senior Practitioner Location: Civic Centre, ST4 1RN Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: Mon Fri, 09 00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 27.19 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Responsibilities

• Ensure children, young people, and their families are involved in the assessment and care planning process.
• Adhere to practice standards and meet Social Work England registration requirements.
• Support families to keep their children safe and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Safeguard and promote the health and well-being of children and young people.
• Manage complex casework with children, young people, and their families.
• Efficiently and effectively deploy departmental resources.
• Provide support and cover for the Principal Manager as needed.
• Contribute to information management processes and participate in performance management systems.
• Carry out assessments and manage child care plans within prescribed timescales and standards.
• Take personal responsibility for professional development and maintain required performance levels.
• Devise support plans in partnership with children, families, agencies, and networks.
• Provide professional expertise at meetings and represent the local authority in statutory settings.
• Mentor and support less experienced team members and participate in service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain children s records in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Ensure children, young people, and their families are involved in assessments and plans.
• Commit to professional development and contribute to team meetings and service improvements.

Person Specification

• Professional Social Work qualification certified by Social Work England.
• Meet Social Work England registration and re-registration requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of current children s social care legislation and safeguarding guidance.
• Extensive knowledge of related legislation such as education and housing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child development and disabilities.
• Knowledge of assessment and intervention methods, case management, and casework methods.
• Experience of restorative practice and complex social work with children and families.
• Significant post-qualification experience in a social work setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to build relationships and relate effectively to children, parents, and carers.
• Insight into own behavior and ability to respond to challenges.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities and ability to challenge discrimination.
• Ability to manage time effectively and respond flexibly to service needs.
• Proven ability to work in a challenging environment with resilience.

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