Senior Practitioner

Senior Practitioner

Salary: Up to £52,327 per annum + £2,000 annual retention payment + £2,000 Golden Hello + other excellent benefits including a lease carLocation: Based at Bromley Civic Centre with flexible working options

Are you ready for your next exciting adventure in social work? Look no further!

This outstanding-rated Children's Social Care team is seeking talented and ambitious Senior Practitioners to join their journey to excellence. They are fully committed to making children and young people its top priority and works in partnership with key agencies to ensure children grow up with the best life chances and receive safe, consistent care.

You will join the specialist Court Team within the Safeguarding and Care Planning Service, focusing on children at significant risk of harm where court intervention is necessary. You will be working closely with the Legal Team to ensure that cases presented to court are prepared meticulously and promptly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare concise, evidence-based reports for court and adoption panels.
• Meet court timelines for submissions and work creatively with children and families involved in proceedings.
• Undertake assessments, including parenting and together-and-apart assessments, ensuring interventions are appropriate.
• Undertake risk analysis and make informed professional judgements to assess parenting capacities and determine if alternative care plans are required.
• Manage a limited caseload of up to 11 children, focusing on delivering the highest standards of practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across teams and partner agencies, including legal representatives and Guardians in the court arena.

What You'll Bring:

• Recent court experience, strong organisational skills, and the ability to articulate evidence effectively.
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding thresholds, child development, attachment theories, and permanency needs of children of all ages.
• Commitment to placing children at the centre of care planning and decision-making.

Why Join This Team?

• Competitive Salary: Earn up to £52,327 per annum, with an additional £2,000 annual retention payment and a £2,000 Golden Hello.
• Their Promise: Manageable caseloads, dedicated reflective supervision time, and a two-week protected induction programme.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy 30 days of annual leave, plus an extra three days.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from flexible working arrangements and free parking at Bromley Civic Centre.
• Training & Development: Excellent learning and career development pathways, including bespoke training for each social worker.
• Additional Benefits: Access to a lease car, participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme, and various salary sacrifice schemes for cars, technology, and gym memberships.
• Relocation Allowance: Up to £8,000 for candidates relocating from overseas or the outer southeast area.

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