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Children's Senior Practitioner - Court Team

Reed
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Bromley, Kent BR2 9HT, England

Salary

£52,327 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position of Senior Practitioner - Court Team offers a salary of up to £52,327 per annum plus additional benefits.
  • Located at Bromley Civic Centre with flexible working options, this full-time role is suited for a registered professional with a strong background in court-related social work.
  • Candidates must have recent court experience in a safeguarding team and possess excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • The role involves managing a caseload of children at significant risk of harm, preparing reports for court, and collaborating with the Children’s Legal Team.
  • Applicants are required to have a minimum of two years of relevant experience and must be registered with Social Work England or eligible for registration before employment.
Senior Practitioner - Court Team
  • Salary: Up to £52,327 per annum
  • Location: Bromley Civic Centre, flexible working
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our outstanding Safeguarding and Care Planning Service. This role is ideal for a registered professional with a passion for child welfare and a background in court-related social work. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, a £2000 annual retention payment, a £2000 Golden Hello, and other excellent benefits including a lease car.

Day to Day of the Role:
  • Manage a caseload focusing on children at significant risk of harm, where court intervention is necessary.
  • Prepare concise, evidence-based reports for court and adoption panels.
  • Meet court timelines for the submission of statements and care plans.
  • Undertake assessments and plan appropriate interventions for children and families in court proceedings.
  • Work closely with the Children’s Legal Team to ensure cases are well-prepared and timely.
  • Hold a limited caseload to maintain the highest standards of practice.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across teams and partner agencies for effective and timely assessments.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Recent court experience in a safeguarding team.
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to write high-standard reports and articulate evidence in care proceedings.
  • Good understanding of safeguarding thresholds, child development, and attachment theories.
  • Proficiency in direct work with children, keeping their welfare central to care planning.
  • Registration with Social Work England or eligibility to obtain registration before employment.
Benefits:
  • £2000 annual retention payment and £2000 Golden Hello.
  • Lease car option.
  • Generous Annual Leave Entitlement including additional days.
  • Small Cluster teams with dedicated supervision.
  • Two-week protected induction programme.
  • Excellent Learning and development opportunities.
  • Free Car Parking at Bromley Civic Centre.
  • Mileage claim for business trips.
  • Relocation Allowance (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, technology, and gym memberships.
  • Discounts at local retailers.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.