Senior Practitioner - Children in Care

Job Title: Senior Practitioner (Children in Care)

Location: London
Salary: PO5 (49,083 - 52,116 per annum)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Closing Date: Sunday, 22nd September 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 30th September 2024

Haringey is a dynamic and vibrant borough known for its diversity, creativity, and sense of community. As the "rebel borough" and the upcoming 2027 London Borough of Culture, we celebrate our history of innovation, inclusivity, and standing up for what's right. At Haringey Council, we take pride in being progressive, driven by our core values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative, and Community-focused. These values underpin our commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our residents and fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment for our staff.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Practitioner to join our Children's Services team, focusing on supporting children in care. This pivotal role will involve long-term case management of children and young people, advocating for their welfare and ensuring that their care plans are effectively implemented. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team to safeguard children, promote permanency, and build strong relationships that enable children and young people to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on the management of complex cases, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in care.
• Collaborate with families, statutory agencies, and third-sector partners to deliver holistic care plans that meet the needs of children.
• Act as a Corporate Parent, advocating for children's rights and ensuring the stability of their care arrangements.
• Carry out child protection and safeguarding inquiries, including assessments and permanency planning through adoption, guardianship, or long-term fostering.
• Participate in court work, preparing detailed statements and attending hearings as required.
• Maintain accurate records and manage your caseload effectively, adhering to all relevant legislation and best practice.

To succeed in this role, you will need to be a qualified social worker with significant experience working in children's services, particularly in care management. You will have a sound understanding of safeguarding procedures, care planning, and statutory responsibilities, with excellent skills in relationship-building and advocacy.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England)
• Proven experience in children's social care, with a focus on care planning and permanency
• Strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding, and statutory frameworks
• Excellent communication, assessment, and case management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Confident in court settings, with experience in report writing and presenting evidence

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and supported. Our benefits package includes:

• Up to 31 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Access to health and well-being support
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Various discounts across leisure and cultural activities

Join us at Haringey and make a difference to the lives of children and young people.

Apply by: Sunday, 22nd September 2024
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 30th September 2024

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.

Contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed),