- Annual Salary: Up to £52,327 plus £2,000 annual retention payment and £2,000 Golden Hello
- Location: Bromley Civic Centre, flexible working available
- Job Type: Full-time
We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated Senior Practitioner to join our Referral and Assessment Team. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional social care services to children and young people. We are seeking a registered professional who is committed to contributing to our journey of excellence.
Day-to-day of the role:- Engage in proactive case management to ensure the welfare of children and young people within the borough.
- Conduct thorough Child and Family assessments to determine the best course of action to meet children’s needs.
- Work within a duty rotation system, managing new allocations and maintaining lower caseloads to facilitate high-quality social work interventions.
- Collaborate with families and professionals to foster positive changes and support the well-being of children and young people.
- Participate in a relationship-based practice framework, focusing on building strong, supportive relationships with service users.
- Registration with Social Work England or eligibility to obtain registration before employment commences.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Children Act 1989, relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance.
- Understanding of child development, family dynamics, and methods of social work intervention.
- Post-qualification experience in children and families social work within a statutory, voluntary, or independent sector organisation.
- Degree, Masters, C.Q. S.W., Dip.S.W., or equivalent qualification in social work.
- Up to £2,000 annual retention payment and £2,000 Golden Hello.
- Lease car scheme and essential car user benefits including free parking at Bromley Civic Centre.
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus additional three days.
- Small team structure with dedicated supervision and support.
- Two-week protected induction programme and excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and salary sacrifice schemes.
If you are interested in applying for this Senior Practitioner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.