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Children's Senior Practitioner - Referral and Assessment

Reed
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Bromley, Kent BR2 9HT, England

Salary

£2,000 - £2,000 per month

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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 Senior Practitioner - Referral and Assessment position offers an annual salary of up to £52,327, along with a £2,000 annual retention payment and a £2,000 Golden Hello.
  • This full-time role is based at Bromley Civic Centre, with flexible working options available.
  • Candidates are required to have post-qualification experience in children and families social work, along with a relevant social work qualification.
  • The position involves proactive case management, conducting thorough assessments, and collaborating with families to support the welfare of children and young people.
  • Benefits include generous annual leave, a lease car scheme, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Senior Practitioner - Referral and Assessment
  • 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.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • 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.
Benefits:
  • 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.
How to apply:

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.

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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.