Job Description

Senior Practice Lead

Location:

Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Duration:

3+ Months

Working Hours:

Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate:

31.24 per hour

Job Ref:

5275473

Job Responsibilities

Manage and allocate resources, including decisions on service thresholds and allocation of referrals and assessments to social work staff. Provide operational management support for the team in the absence of the team manager. Offer mentoring and support to colleagues in the social work team, including joint work and practice development. Specialize in specific areas of work, sharing knowledge and skills across teams, such as assessing parents with addictions or working with young people who sexually abuse. Mentor and support newly qualified or inexperienced social workers, and supervise non-qualified staff as per Council policy. Conduct quality assurance exercises, such as case audits and observed practices, to develop good practice. Manage a small, complex caseload requiring significant experience and skills, including child protection and adoption cases. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the Children's social care electronic management systems. Participate in professional supervision sessions, staff meetings, and all available training and development opportunities. Contribute to the evaluation and development of services by sharing knowledge about theory, skills, and practice with other social work staff.

Person Specification

Essential: Recognized qualification in social work (Dip.SW, CSS, CQSW or equivalent) and Social Work England Registration. Essential: Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in statutory children's social work teams. Essential: Experience in mentoring or supporting colleagues, and ability to provide professional supervision. Essential: Extensive knowledge of legislation and guidance underpinning delivery of children's social care. Essential: Time management, organizational, and IT skills, along with the ability to complete timely and accurate assessments. Essential: Ability to work autonomously, communicate effectively, and meet deadlines and targets. Essential: Enhanced DBS [plus Children's Barred List] and a full driving license with access to a reliable car. Desirable: Practice teaching qualification and experience in quality assurance systems.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: 31.24 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Experience:

Senior Practice Lead : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person